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Sues Groyne
Perth, Western Australia · near South Fremantle
| Depth | Depth not published |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Snorkel/Any |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Access | Shore |
| Entry | Short beach walk and small slope into the water beside the groyne |
| Current | None |
| Visibility | 3–8 m |
| Water | summer 21–23 °C, winter 17–19 °C |
| Suit | 5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter |
| Best season | Year-round in calm weather; mornings best |
| Bottom time | 45 min |
| Position | not published |
| Permit | None |
| Nearest chamber | Fiona Stanley Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Murdoch, Perth) |
| Emergency | 000 · DAN Asia-Pacific diving emergency 1800 088 200 |
Sues Groyne
Also known as Sue's Groyne, South Fremantle power station groyne
An easy groyne snorkel close to Fremantle with dense macro life on the boulders.
Near South Fremantle · Perth, Western Australia
- Depth
- Depth not published
- Minimum level
- Snorkel/Any
- Access
- Shore
- Boat ride
- Shore entry
- Water
- 21–23 °C
- Visibility
- 3–8 m
Sues GroyneDepth not published · Snorkel/Any · Shore
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
In season nowBest months: year-round.
Dive facts
- Depth
- Depth not published
- Typical depth
- 3 m
- Certification
- Snorkel/Any
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Access
- Shore
- Dive centre needed
- No – independently diveable
- Shore / independent
- Yes
- Current
- None
- Visibility
- 3–8 m
- Water temp (summer)
- 21–23 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 17–19 °C
- Water
- Temperate
- Bottom time
- 45 min
- Dive traffic
- Moderate (occasional charters/club dives)
- Night dive
- Possible
- Snorkel friendly
- Yes
Exposure suit
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter
Location
South Fremantle · Perth Metro – South (Fremantle & Cockburn)
No published coordinates. The map above shows the general area, estimated from documented sites across the Perth region.
Primary source: oddiseas.comMarine park & permits
None
Nearest recompression chamber
Fiona Stanley Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Murdoch, Perth)
Diving emergency: call 000, then DAN AP 1800 088 200.
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At a glance
Sues Groyne is a shore / rock platform shore dive you can do independently in Perth, WA, suitable for snorkellers and first-time divers.
Rated beginner: sheltered, shallow and manageable for a newly certified diver on a normal day.
Why dive here
- An easy groyne snorkel close to Fremantle with dense macro life on the boulders.
- Snorkel-friendly, so non-diving companions can join at the surface.
Conditions to avoid
- Strong westerlies
- Outgoing tide or run-off after rain (poor visibility)
About Sues Groyne
Sues Groyne is a small rock-wall site near the derelict South Fremantle Power Station that local snorkellers and macro photographers rate highly for the density of small life on its boulders. It does not have the depth or structure of Perth's jetties, but it is close to Fremantle, easy to enter and good in most seasons.
The boulders hold boxfish, scorpionfish, reef eels, shrimps, nudibranchs, anemones, sea stars and hydroids, with herring and small schooling fish in the water column along the wall. Searching slowly along the base of the rocks and in the gaps usually turns up something unusual, and the site is a regular venue for macro photography and night snorkels. The sand and seagrass off the wall are less interesting but hold whiting and the odd ray.
This is an urban beach with limited parking at busy times and swimmers, anglers and paddlers nearby. There is no published depth survey; it is essentially a snorkel and shallow scuba site. Treat it as an easy, short-notice dive for photographers and snorkellers rather than a destination for experienced scuba divers.
The groyne is part of a string of small shore sites along the Fremantle–Coogee coast, from Bathers Beach and South Beach to the Omeo and Robb Jetty, and many local divers treat them as interchangeable options on a calm morning. Sues Groyne's advantage is its short walk and easy entry; its drawback is that there is little to see away from the boulders. Snorkellers should wear a wetsuit for warmth and protection against the rocks, and take a torch for looking under the boulders in shade.
Getting there & entry
Rock groyne near the disused South Fremantle Power Station, between South Beach and Coogee.
From Fremantle drive south along Cockburn Road past South Beach towards the old South Fremantle Power Station, the large derelict building on the coast. Park in the beachside parking near the groyne (generally available, but busy on hot weekends). A small slope gives easy access to the water beside the rock wall.
Snorkellers and divers follow the wall out and back. It is about 5 minutes from the Fremantle town centre and 25–30 minutes from the Perth CBD.
Entry: Short beach walk and small slope into the water beside the groyne
Facilities: Beach parking; cafes, toilets and showers at nearby South Beach and Coogee Beach.
Weather, swell & tides
The groyne faces open water in Owen Anchorage, sheltered from the larger ocean swell by Garden Island, Carnac and the offshore banks. Calm mornings with easterly winds under about 20 knots and swell under 1 m give the best visibility. The afternoon south-westerly sea breeze in summer makes the surface choppy.
Avoid the site for 48 hours after heavy rain or storms, when stormwater and river outflow reduce visibility. High or incoming tide is generally better.
Best season: Year-round in calm weather; mornings best
How the dive is usually run
Enter beside the groyne and follow the rock wall out along one side, working the boulders slowly for macro life, then return along the same side or cross the tip in calm conditions. Depths are shallow throughout, so this is usually done as a snorkel or a long, slow macro dive.
Marine life
- Boxfish
- scorpionfish
- reef eels
- shrimps
- nudibranchs →
- herring
- anemones
- sea stars
- hydroids
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Courses that help here
- Peak Performance Buoyancy – Silt and low visibility punish poor trim.
Depth tiers: 0–10 m easy · to 18 m Open Water · 18–30 m Advanced (25 m+ is a deep dive) · 30–40 m Deep specialty · 40 m+ technical. All courses
Hazards & warnings
Slippery rocks; anglers casting from the groyne and fishing line; swimmers and paddlecraft; poor visibility after rain; limited parking at peak times.
Dive centres that go here
No regular operator; used by local snorkellers, freedivers and macro photographers.
Operators recorded for Sues Groyne
Perth Scuba
ProfiledCanning Vale · Perth · WA
One of the most fully documented operations in Western Australia, covering recreational, professional, technical and freediving training alongside substantial equipment facilities.
perthscuba.com · (08) 9455 4448
Dolphin Scuba Diving
ProfiledWelshpool · Perth · WA
A Perth business providing training, equipment and service support.
dolphinscuba.com.au · (08) 9353 2488
Bucket List Diver
Named by sitesFremantle · Perth · WA
bucketlistdiver.com · (08) 9200 4447
Image Dive & Charters
Named by sitesHillarys · Perth · WA
Image Dive Pty Ltd trading as Image Dive and Charters; boat dive charters from Hillarys.
imagedive.com.au · 0417 957 870
Other dive centres in Perth
ADRENO Perth
ListedO'Connor · Perth · WA
An equipment retailer with a spearfishing and freediving emphasis. Primarily retail rather than a training centre.
adreno.com.au/pages/contact-us-perth · (08) 6424 8480
Dive Imports
ListedMt Hawthorn · Perth · WA
A Perth equipment business. Retail range, servicing and training availability require verification.
diveimports.com · (08) 9443 1657
Dolphin Dive Fremantle
ListedSouth Fremantle · Perth · WA
A Fremantle operation serving local divers, with proximity to Rottnest Island departures.
dolphindive.com.au
Perth Diving Academy
ListedHillarys · Perth · WA
A Perth training business serving the metropolitan recreational market.
perthdiving.com.au · (08) 9448 6343
Spear West
ListedPerth · WA
A Perth spearfishing and freediving business. This serves a different customer from a conventional scuba centre.
spearwest.com.au · 0411 063 351
UWA Underwater Club
Named by sitesCrawley · Rottnest Island · WA
University of Western Australia dive club (operating since 1968); club, not a shop.
uwauc.org.au
General area
No position has been published for Sues Groyne. The circle shows where it is likely to be, worked out from documented sites across the Perth region. Ask a local operator for the exact site.
Dashed circle: general area (about 41 km), from documented sites across the Perth region. 6 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
Sues Groyne: frequently asked questions
What certification do I need to dive Sues Groyne?
No certification is needed to snorkel it, and it suits introductory dives. Rated beginner: sheltered, shallow and manageable for a newly certified diver on a normal day.
Can I shore dive Sues Groyne?
Yes. Sues Groyne is a shore dive that can be done independently: short beach walk and small slope into the water beside the groyne.
When is the best time to dive Sues Groyne?
Year-round in calm weather; mornings best.
What marine life will I see at Sues Groyne?
Regularly recorded: Boxfish, scorpionfish, reef eels, shrimps, nudibranchs, herring, anemones, sea stars, hydroids.
What wetsuit do I need at Sues Groyne?
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter.
How cold is the water at Sues Groyne?
Typically 21–23 °C in summer and 17–19 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Sues Groyne?
Slippery rocks; anglers casting from the groyne and fishing line; swimmers and paddlecraft; poor visibility after rain; limited parking at peak times. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Sues Groyne?
Fiona Stanley Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Murdoch, Perth). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
Diving in Perth
Perth's metropolitan coast from Rockingham to Mindarie has limestone reef ledges, caves and swim-throughs in 5–20 m, the wreck trails at Rockingham and Coogee (Omeo, the Saxon Ranger, the Kwinana Grain Jetty), the Blackwall Reach river dive, and dozens of easy shore entries. Tropical fish arrive on the Leeuwin Current each summer to join the temperate regulars.
Getting there: All within an hour of the city with beach car parks; charters from Fremantle, Hillarys and Mindarie for the offshore reefs.
Sources
Data confidence: Low · Being verified: Coordinates, depths and exact parking need confirmation; only one detailed source.. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction
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