Western Australia · 6 sites
Mandurah & Peel dive sites
South of Perth, Mandurah has the Dawesville Cut and estuary channels, the Fisheries artificial reef and the Preston Beach and Halls Head limestone reefs, plus the Meelup-style easy shore dives that suit training.
- Sites
- 6
- Wrecks
- 1
- Shore
- 3
- Boat
- 3
- Beginner
- 3
- Deepest
- 25 m
Conditions outlook · Late September – October 2026
Written 27 September 2026Mandurah's reefs and the Dawesville Cut are calm-morning dives, best in summer and autumn with easterlies; spring gives the occasional good day at 17–18 °C. Perth's shops cover the area.
Getting there
An hour south of Perth; shore entries and a local dive shop.
When to go
Calm summer and autumn mornings.
Water & suit
Summer 21–23 °C · winter 17–19 °C. 5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter
Nearest chamber: Fiona Stanley Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Murdoch, Perth)
Most recorded marine life in Mandurah & Peel
- Buffalo bream 5
- Sweep 5
- Wrasse 5
- Herring cale 4
- Crabs 3
- Octopus 3
- Sea stars 3
- Ecklonia kelp 2
- Gorgonian sea fans 2
- Leatherjackets 2
- Nudibranchs 2
- Western rock lobster 2
- Blue groper 1
- King george whiting 1
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The most-dived sites in Mandurah & Peel
Suggested trip
A 2-day dive trip to Mandurah & Peel
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 Mandurah & Peel plan: pick days, level and must-dive sites →Day 1 · Settle in
Start with Mandurah & Peel's easier shore dives: check your weighting, get used to the water temperature and dive the sheltered side of the coast.
- Blue Bay (Halls Head)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 8 m · Open Water
- Roberts Point (Mandurah)Shore/Rock Platform · Max 5 m · Open Water
Day 2 · The signature dives
A charter day on the sites people travel to Mandurah & Peel for, including James Service Wreck.
- Mandurah Artificial ReefArtificial Reef · Max 25 m · Advanced Open Water
- James Service WreckWreck · Max 9 m · Open Water
Dive centres and charters in Mandurah & Peel
All Western Australia operators →Operators recorded as running sites in this region. Each profile lists the specific sites it goes to.
Perth Scuba
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Canning 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
Full serviceTechnicalTrainingPADI14 services133 sites
Dolphin Scuba Diving
ProfiledConfirmed Sept 2026
Welshpool · Perth · WA
A Perth business providing training, equipment and service support.
dolphinscuba.com.au · (08) 9353 2488
Full serviceTrainingRetailTDI9 services101 sites
ADRENO Perth
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
O'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
RetailFreediving1 services
Dive Imports
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Mt Hawthorn · Perth · WA
A Perth equipment business. Retail range, servicing and training availability require verification.
diveimports.com · (08) 9443 1657
Retail1 services
Dolphin Dive Fremantle
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
South Fremantle · Perth · WA
A Fremantle operation serving local divers, with proximity to Rottnest Island departures.
dolphindive.com.au
TrainingFull serviceCharter5 services
Perth Diving Academy
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Hillarys · Perth · WA
A Perth training business serving the metropolitan recreational market.
perthdiving.com.au · (08) 9448 6343
TrainingFull service5 services
Spear West
ListedConfirmed Sept 2026
Perth · WA
A Perth spearfishing and freediving business. This serves a different customer from a conventional scuba centre.
spearwest.com.au · 0411 063 351
RetailFreediving2 services
Map of Mandurah & Peel dive sites
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All 6 Mandurah & Peel dive sites
All Mandurah & Peel sites at a glance
6 sites in Mandurah & Peel · click a column to sort
| Blue Bay (Halls Head) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 8 m | Open Water | Shore | Occasional |
| Falcon Bay | Shore/Rock Platform | Depth not published | Snorkel/Any | Shore | Rare |
| James Service Wreck | Wreck | Max 9 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Mandurah Artificial Reef | Artificial Reef | Max 25 m | Advanced Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Murray Reefs | Reef | Max 8 m | Open Water | Boat | Rare |
| Roberts Point (Mandurah) | Shore/Rock Platform | Max 5 m | Open Water | Shore | Rare |
Mandurah & Peel diving FAQ
How do I get to the dive sites in Mandurah & Peel?
An hour south of Perth; shore entries and a local dive shop.
When is the best time to dive Mandurah & Peel?
Calm summer and autumn mornings.
How many dive sites are there in Mandurah & Peel?
6 documented sites, including 1 wreck and 3 that can be dived independently from the shore. The deepest reaches 25 m.
Are there beginner dive sites in Mandurah & Peel?
Yes, 3 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 Mandurah & Peel?
Typically 21–23 °C in summer and 17–19 °C in winter. Most divers wear 5–7 mm wetsuit with hood; 7 mm or semi-dry in winter.
Which dive centres operate in Mandurah & Peel?
Perth Scuba, Dolphin Scuba Diving, ADRENO Perth, Dive Imports, Dolphin Dive Fremantle, Perth Diving Academy and others are recorded as running sites in Mandurah & Peel. Each site page lists the operators known to go there.
Where is the nearest recompression chamber to Mandurah & Peel?
Fiona Stanley Hospital hyperbaric medicine unit (Murdoch, Perth). In an emergency call 000, then DAN Asia-Pacific on 1800 088 200.
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