This dive site is a unique shallow shore dive in Perth's Swan River, not an ocean dive. It is renowned for its excellent macro life, particularly the endemic Swan River seahorse found amongst old jetty pylons and seagrass. The site offers a classic 'muck diving' experience, exploring a sandy bottom with scattered artificial structures that host a surprising diversity of critters.
The Coombe
Shallow river shore dive famous for seahorses and macro.
Shore Access
7m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Good
Water Visibility Fair Viz
Plan Your Visit
shore divemuck divingmacro photographybeginner friendlywreckaustraliaperth
Marine Life
Seahorse
Pipefish
Northern Clingfish
Nudibranch
Starfish
Flathead
Lion'S Mane Jellyfish
Shrimp
Crab
Sea Bream
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth and easy shore access make it ideal for new divers and training.
Hazards:
boat trafficlow visibilitymarine life
Current Strength:
Variable
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