This dive site features the remnants of an old ammunition jetty, whose pylons create a stunning underwater structure covered in colourful sponges and soft corals. It is a premier macro photography destination, renowned for its abundant seahorses, pipefish, and nudibranchs. The calm, shallow conditions make it an ideal and popular location for all divers, especially for training and night dives.
Woodman Point
Iconic Perth shore dive with jetty structure, great for macro.
Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
jetty divemacro photographybeginner friendlyshore divenight divemuck divingseahorseaustraliaperth
Marine Life
Scorpionfish
Boxfish
Pipefish
Octopus
Pufferfish
Soft Gingerbread Hem Star
West Australian Seahorse
Sponge
Nudibranch
Australian Giant Cuttlefish
Seahorse
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Beginner
Shallow depth, easy shore entry, and minimal current make it perfect for training and beginners.
Hazards:
entanglementboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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