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Stenhouse Bay Jetty

Stenhouse Bay Jetty

Southern Australia, Australia

Depth
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10m

Visibility
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8m - 24m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner

Stenhouse Bay Jetty

Southern Australia, Australia

Stenhouse Bay Jetty
Depth
Depth Icon

10m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

8m - 24m

Entry
Shore Entry Icon

Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Stenhouse Bay Jetty

This site is one of South Australia's treasures and makes an excellent beginners dive. It has a steep cliff climb, so be careful. There is a large variety of marine life to explore, that is only found at here. This site also makes a magnificent night dive and is definitely recommended.

Stenhouse Bay Jetty Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other, Night, Reef

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

10m

Visibility Range

8m 24m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21%

O2

7% at 8m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Basket Star Fish
  • Box Fish
  • Cow Fish
  • Jackson Sharks
  • Leafy Sea Dragons
  • Leather Jackets
  • Nudibranchs
  • Stingrays
Weather Conditions

Water Temperature
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

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