Meet the site
Ceduna is the last sizeable town before the Nullarbor, set on the sheltered waters of Murat Bay. The Marine Life Society describes its old jetty as an easy, shallow dive day or night, with some debris on the bottom, and lists garfish, Australian salmon, snook and tommy ruff among the fish. The debris – decades of lost fishing gear, old jetty timbers and bits of hardware – has become habitat for crabs, small octopus, gobies and blennies, while the piles carry algae, sponges and ascidians. Squid gather under the lights after dark, and blue swimmer crabs and stingarees work the sand and seagrass. Ceduna is also known for its oysters, and the wider bay supports a productive seagrass ecosystem. The jetty is an ideal easy dive for travellers crossing the Nullarbor or visiting Ceduna to dive the Eleni K. Its shallow depth and sheltered position make it suitable for beginners, snorkellers and night divers. Services in Ceduna are good, but there is no dive shop, so bring full cylinders. Data confidence is moderate-to-low, based on a single published description.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Ceduna Old Jetty is recorded as Jetty/Pier in Eyre Peninsula. The listed access is shore. Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- Lines and obstructions
- Discuss any known entanglement concerns and the suitability of the planned area.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is Ceduna Old Jetty suitable for my certification?
The record lists Open Water. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book Ceduna Old Jetty through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Garfish, Australian salmon, snook, tommy ruff, southern calamari, blue swimmer crabs, stingarees, crabs, octopus, gobies, blennies
Location
Old town jetty at Ceduna on Murat Bay, an easy shallow dive day or night with some debris on the bottom.
Facilities nearby
Foreshore parking, toilets, cafes, pubs, shops and accommodation in Ceduna.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
marinelife.org.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.