Dive-site story
Located on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, Edithburgh Jetty is renowned among macro photographers for its concentration of southern temperate marine species. The timber pylons are cloaked in colorful sponges, ascidians, and bryozoans that shelter cryptic critters. Divers explore along the length of the structure and the surrounding seagrass beds, where bottom navigation is straightforward and navigation back to the access stairs is simple.
Reliable habitat for leafy sea dragons drifting among kelp and pylons
Macro opportunities including striped pyjama squid, pipefish, and diverse nudibranchs
Pylons coated in vibrant sponges, colonial ascidians, and soft corals
Night diving revealing hunting octopus species and feeding crustacean life
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and lighter winds during summer and autumn provide optimal diving conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafy SeadragonPhycodurus eques | Common | ||||||||||||
| Striped Pyjama SquidSepioloidea lineolata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern Blue-ringed OctopusHapalochlaena maculosa | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Spotted PipefishStigmatopora argus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Verco's NudibranchTambja verconis | Common |
Marine forecast
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