Woodman Point

Iconic Perth shore dive with jetty structure, great for macro.

Shore Access
6m Avg Depth
9m Max Depth

About this dive site

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.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

jetty divemacro photographybeginner friendlyshore divenight divemuck divingseahorseaustraliaperth

Marine Life

Western Australian seahorsepipefishnudibranchcuttlefishoctopusscorpionfishglobefishboxfishsoft coralssponges

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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