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Adelaide Metro dive sites
Adelaide's coast has more than 40 dive sites in 30 minutes of the city: the Glenelg Dredge and the Barge off Glenelg, the reef and snorkel trail at Port Noarlunga, the Hallett Cove and Seacliff reefs, the ships' graveyard at Garden Island and the Port River dolphins. Most are shore or short-boat dives in 5–20 m.
- Sites
- 40
- Wrecks
- 11
- Shore
- 14
- Boat
- 24
- Beginner
- 18
- Deepest
- 30 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Port Noarlunga and the metro jetties are diveable on the calm spring mornings, with 14–15 °C water. The gulf is still cool and can be turbid after westerlies; the Fleurieu sites to the south clear faster. Ex-HMAS Hobart charters resume regular running from October.
Getting there
Shore dives have suburban car parks; charters from Glenelg, North Haven and O'Sullivan Beach run the wrecks and the Hobart.
When to go
Late summer to autumn (February–May) for the calmest mornings and best visibility.
Water & suit
Summer 19-23 °C · winter 12-14 °C. 7 mm wetsuit with hood year-round; drysuit popular in winter (June-September)
Nearest chamber: Royal Adelaide Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Adelaide CBD); DAN emergency hotline 1800 088 200
Most recorded marine life in Adelaide Metro
- Old wives 25
- Leatherjackets 21
- Sponges 21
- Nudibranchs 20
- Blue devilfish 17
- Bullseyes 17
- Cuttlefish 17
- Magpie perch 17
- Wrasse 12
- Morwong 9
- Ascidians 8
- Wobbegongs 8
- Crabs 7
- Spider crabs 7
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The most-dived sites in Adelaide Metro
Suggested trip
A 3-day dive trip to Adelaide Metro
Built from the sites in this region: an easy start, the signature dives, then something deeper or further. Swap days around the weather; the site pages say which winds and swell close each one.
Build your own Adelaide Metro plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Adelaide Metro's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Port Noarlunga Reef & JettyReef · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
- Port Noarlunga Southern ReefReef · Max 8 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Adelaide Metro for, including Glenelg Dredge (SS South Australian).
- Glenelg Dredge (SS South Australian)Wreck · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
- Glenelg BargeWreck · Max 20 m · Advanced Open Water
Day 3 · Deeper or further
For divers with the certification and the weather: the deeper walls, pinnacles or less-visited sites of Adelaide Metro.
- Garden Island Ships' GraveyardWreck · Depth not published · Snorkel/Any
- Semaphore JettyJetty/Pier · Max 5 m · Snorkel/Any
Dive centres and charters in Adelaide Metro
All South Australia operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Adelaide Scuba
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Glenelg North · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide business providing training, equipment and local diving support, located near Glenelg.
adelaidescuba.com.au · (08) 8294 7744
Full serviceTrainingRetail6 services70 sites
Diving Adelaide
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Marleston · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide training and guided diving operation serving local sites and organised trips.
divingadelaide.com.au · (08) 8122 5003
TrainingCharter4 services69 sites
Underwater Sports
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Holden Hill · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide equipment and service business. Retail range and servicing capability require verification.
underwatersports.com.au · (08) 8263 3337
RetailFull service2 services68 sites
The Dive Shack
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Glenelg · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide business combining retail, servicing and training for South Australian divers.
thediveshack.com.au
RetailFull serviceTraining5 services37 sites
Divers Delight
ListedUnconfirmed
Stepney · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide dive business. Retail range, servicing and training availability require verification.
diversdelight.com.au · (08) 8363 7518
RetailFull service2 services
Adelaide Technical Diving
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Park Holme · Adelaide Metro · SA
An Adelaide operation specialising in technical diving training, relevant to divers preparing for deep, decompression or cave diving in South Australia.
TechnicalTraining2 services
Flinders University Underwater Club
Named by sitesConfirmed Sept 2026
Bedford Park · Adelaide Metro · SA
Club, not a shop; open to non-students.
fuuc.com.au
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Map of Adelaide Metro dive sites
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38 pinned sites. Pins marked approximate on their pages show the general area only; not for navigation.
All 40 Adelaide Metro dive sites
All Adelaide Metro sites at a glance
40 sites in Adelaide Metro · click a column to sort
| Brighton Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Broken Bottom | Reef | Max 11 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Christies Beach Ledges | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Occasional |
| Claris Wreck | Wreck | Max 28 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Garden Island Ships' Graveyard | Wreck | Depth not published | Snorkel/Any | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Glenelg Barge | Wreck | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Glenelg Blocks | Muck/Sand | Max 6 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| Glenelg Dredge (SS South Australian) | Wreck | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Glenelg Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 4 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Glenelg Tyre Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Grange Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Grange Tyre Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Gull Rock | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| HA Lumb Wreck | Wreck | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Hallett Cove | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Henley Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Horseshoe Reef | Reef | Max 6 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore or Boat | Occasional |
| John Robb Wreck | Wreck | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Largs Bay Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Leatherjacket Alley | Reef | Max 10 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Mac's Ground | Reef | Max 17 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Marino Rocks | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
| Milkies Reef | Reef | Max 17 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| MV Andrew Wilson Wreck | Wreck | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| MV Seawolf Wreck | Wreck | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Weekly |
| Noarlunga Tyre Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Norma Wreck | Wreck | Max 15 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Northern Outer Reef | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Outer Harbor Breakwater & Wharf | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 10 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Rare |
| Port Noarlunga Reef & Jetty | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Daily |
| Port Noarlunga Reef Underwater Trail | Reef | Max 20 m | Advanced Open Water | Shore or Boat | Daily |
| Port Noarlunga Southern Reef | Reef | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore or Boat | Weekly |
| Seacliff Reef | Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Occasional |
| Seaford Reef | Reef | Max 18 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Semaphore Jetty | Jetty/Pier | Max 5 m | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| Somerton Reef | Reef | Max 6 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Stanvac Barges | Wreck | Max 30 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Stanvac Barges 1 & 2 (small barges) | Wreck | Max 30 m | Deep/Advanced + experience | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Stanvac Dump | Artificial Reef | Max 15 m | Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
| Stanvac Mooring Blocks | Artificial Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat (day trip) | Rare |
Adelaide Metro diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Adelaide Metro?
Shore dives have suburban car parks; charters from Glenelg, North Haven and O'Sullivan Beach run the wrecks and the Hobart.
When is the best time to dive Adelaide Metro?
Late summer to autumn (February–May) for the calmest mornings and best visibility.
How many dive sites are there in Adelaide Metro?
40 documented sites, including 11 wrecks and 14 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 30 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Adelaide Metro?
Yes, 18 sites are rated beginner. Look for the green Beginner tag in the list below, and check the weather notes on each page before diving.
How cold is the water in Adelaide Metro?
Typically 19-23 °C in summer and 12-14 °C in winter. Most divers wear 7 mm wetsuit with hood year-round; drysuit popular in winter (June-September).
Which dive centres operate in Adelaide Metro?
Adelaide Scuba, Diving Adelaide, Underwater Sports, The Dive Shack, Divers Delight, Adelaide Technical Diving and others are recorded as running sites in Adelaide Metro. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Adelaide Metro?
Royal Adelaide Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Adelaide CBD); DAN emergency hotline 1800 088 200. In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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