Meet the site
Coobowie is a quiet village on the shallow shores of Salt Creek Bay, a short drive north of Edithburgh, and its small jetty is included here as one of the lesser east-coast Yorke Peninsula jetties. There is almost no published dive information for it, and it is best thought of as a snorkel and easy shallow dive for people staying locally rather than a destination. The jetty stands in very shallow water, typically 1-4 m at high tide, over sand and extensive seagrass meadows. These meadows are important nursery habitat, and the jetty and weed attract the same small fauna found at the better-known neighbouring jetties: nudibranchs, small crabs, gobies, pipefish and, with luck, seahorses on the piles, with juvenile whiting, garfish and tommy ruff over the grass. Blue swimmer crabs are common in summer. Leafy seadragons occur along this coast and are occasionally found in weedy areas near jetties, so a patient search is worthwhile. The advantage of Coobowie is its calm, shallow, family-friendly setting and the fact that it is rarely crowded. The disadvantages are poor visibility, very limited depth at anything but high tide and a relatively sparse structure compared with Edithburgh. Divers with a car will generally prefer to drive the 10 minutes to Edithburgh or 20 minutes to Wool Bay. Coobowie suits snorkellers, children and anyone wanting a gentle swim among seagrass fauna on a still summer morning.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
Coobowie Jetty is recorded as Jetty/Pier in Yorke 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 Coobowie Jetty suitable for my certification?
The record lists Snorkel/Any. 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 Coobowie 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
Seagrass fauna, pipefish, seahorses (occasional), nudibranchs, gobies, small crabs, blue swimmer crabs, juvenile whiting, garfish, tommy ruff
Location
Small jetty at the seaside village of Coobowie on Salt Creek Bay, about 7 km north-west of Edithburgh, in shallow seagrass-fringed water.
Facilities nearby
Foreshore parking, caravan park with toilets, small boat ramp; air fills and services at Edithburgh (7 km).
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
visityorkepeninsula.com.authediveshack.com.auRecord updated 27 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.