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Wells Park Jetty
Perth, Western Australia · near East Rockingham
| Depth | 1–4 m |
|---|---|
| Minimum level | Snorkel/Any |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Access | Shore |
| Entry | Beach walk-in |
| Current | None |
| Visibility | 5–10+ 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 | Calm mornings year-round |
| Bottom time | 40 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 |
Wells Park Jetty
Also known as Wells Park, East Rockingham jetty
A tiny, clear and sheltered jetty in about 4 m that suits children and gentle macro snorkelling.
Near East Rockingham · Perth, Western Australia
- Depth
- 1–4 m
- Minimum level
- Snorkel/Any
- Access
- Shore
- Boat ride
- Shore entry
- Water
- 21–23 °C
- Visibility
- 5–10+ m
Wells Park Jetty1–4 m · Snorkel/Any · Shore
Dive factsDepths, conditions, location & safety
Season
In season nowBest months: year-round.
Dive facts
- Depth
- 1–4 m
- Typical depth
- 3 m
- Certification
- Snorkel/Any
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Depth tier
- Easy (0–10 m)
- Access
- Shore
- Dive centre needed
- No – independently diveable
- Shore / independent
- Yes
- Current
- None
- Visibility
- 5–10+ m
- Water temp (summer)
- 21–23 °C
- Water temp (winter)
- 17–19 °C
- Water
- Temperate
- Bottom time
- 40 min
- Dive traffic
- Rarely dived (private boat/club only)
- Night dive
- Possible
- Snorkel friendly
- Yes
Exposure suit
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter
Location
East Rockingham · Perth Metro – South (Cockburn Sound & Rockingham)
No published coordinates. The map above shows the general area, estimated from documented sites across the Perth region.
Primary source: howiesscuba.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
Wells Park Jetty is a jetty / pier shore dive you can do independently in Perth, WA, 1–4 m, 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
- A tiny, clear and sheltered jetty in about 4 m that suits children and gentle macro snorkelling.
- Snorkel-friendly, so non-diving companions can join at the surface.
- Rarely dived: expect to have the site to yourself, and plan your own logistics.
About Wells Park Jetty
Wells Park Jetty is one of the smallest sites in the Perth dive directories: Howies Scuba describes it as a tiny dive site with tiny marine life, ideal for teaching children. It stands in about 4 m at East Rockingham, and its main advantage over similar small jetties is visibility, which Howies recorded as averaging over 10 m, far better than the nearby Long Jetty or Palm Beach Jetty.
The pylons carry modest growth of sponges, ascidians and algae and shelter small fish, crabs, shrimps and the occasional nudibranch. Across the sand you may see blue swimmer crabs, stars, whiting and small rays. It is a place for slow looking rather than covering distance, and snorkellers can see most of it from the surface on a clear day.
The site is well suited to families, children in supervised programmes, macro practice with a compact camera and anyone who wants a gentle, sheltered dip. More experienced divers will find more at the Kwinana Grain Terminal and Bulk Jetty to the north or at the Wreck Trail and Point Peron to the south.
Published detail on Wells Park Jetty is limited to Howies' notes, and its precise coordinates have not been verified. Check depth and access on arrival.
Like the other small Rockingham jetties, it is included for completeness because it appears in Perth's main shore-dive directory. Families planning a first snorkel should choose a calm, clear morning and bring a float for younger swimmers, since the pylons offer few places to rest.
Getting there & entry
A small jetty at Wells Park, East Rockingham, on the south-eastern shore of Cockburn Sound.
Drive to Wells Park in East Rockingham, off Rockingham Beach Road between Rockingham and the Kwinana industrial strip. Park in the reserve car park beside the beach and kit up there; the jetty is a short walk across the grass and sand. Enter from the beach and follow the pylons.
It is about 5 minutes from Rockingham and 45–50 minutes from the Perth CBD.
Entry: Beach walk-in
Facilities: Reserve car park and grassed area; toilets likely in the park (unconfirmed). Rockingham services 5 minutes away.
Weather, swell & tides
Cockburn Sound shelters the site from ocean swell. Strong northerly and north-westerly winds are the main problem and chop up the shallow water. Calm easterly mornings give the best visibility; Howies recorded an average of more than 10 m, unusually good for the Sound.
The summer sea breeze roughens it in the afternoon.
Best season: Calm mornings year-round
How the dive is usually run
Enter beside the jetty and follow the pylons slowly out and back, searching for small life in the growth and on the sand. The whole site is less than 4 m deep.
Marine life
- Small reef fish
- crabs
- shrimps
- nudibranchs →
- blue swimmer crabs
- sea stars
- whiting
- small rays
Linked species have their own page listing every site where they are recorded. All marine life →
Training required
Shallow enough for snorkellers and for a first dive under supervision. Any certified diver can dive it.
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
Anglers and fishing line; small boats; supervise children.
Dive centres that go here
No regular operator; occasionally used for teaching children.
Operators recorded for Wells Park Jetty
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
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 Wells Park Jetty. 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.
Wells Park Jetty: frequently asked questions
How deep is Wells Park Jetty?
Wells Park Jetty reaches a maximum depth of 4 m, with the shallowest part at about 1 m; most of the dive is spent around 3 m.
What certification do I need to dive Wells Park Jetty?
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 Wells Park Jetty?
Yes. Wells Park Jetty is a shore dive that can be done independently: beach walk-in.
When is the best time to dive Wells Park Jetty?
Calm mornings year-round.
What marine life will I see at Wells Park Jetty?
Regularly recorded: Small reef fish, crabs, shrimps, nudibranchs, blue swimmer crabs, sea stars, whiting, small rays.
What wetsuit do I need at Wells Park Jetty?
5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter.
How cold is the water at Wells Park Jetty?
Typically 21–23 °C in summer and 17–19 °C in winter.
What are the main hazards at Wells Park Jetty?
Anglers and fishing line; small boats; supervise children. See the hazards section above for the full list.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Wells Park Jetty?
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: Location and facilities unconfirmed; coordinates unknown.. Last updated September 2026. Know this site better? How to send a correction
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