Cowell Jetty juts into the protected waters of Franklin Harbour on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula, offering a calm, sheltered snorkel with excellent visibility. The jetty pylons are encrusted with colourful sponges, ascidians, and macroalgae that attract a diverse array of reef fish. Snorkellers can enter from the shore beneath the jetty and explore the shallow seagrass beds and southern reef, or swim out to the deeper pylons where larger marine life often shelters. It's a relaxed, family-friendly spot that showcases the Eyre Peninsula's rich temperate marine biodiversity without the crowds of bigger tourist destinations.
Cowell Jetty
BeginnerGO
GO
It's a go.
Showing last known conditions
Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 12 sWind Speed 4.7 knPrecipitation 12 mmTidal Phase ebb
Last evaluated
The spot
Community-maintained
Community contribution: submitted by Daniel
Know before you go
Logged by the community, confirmed by mods
Low risk: Jetty traffic and fishing lines
Fishing activity from the jetty can include stray hooks, sinkers, and fishing line that may entangle snorkellers. Stay clear of active fishers.
Low risk: Boat traffic
Franklin Harbour is used by recreational and fishing boats. Snorkellers near the jetty end should be vigilant and use a dive float.
Low risk: Summer stingers
Bluebottles and small jellyfish can appear in warmer months from November through March.
Wildlife Guide
No wildlife notes for this spot yet.
Gallery
Be the first to share a photo
No photos yet — yours could be the first.
Photos are reviewed by moderators before they appear.
Getting in
Shore entry
Entry
Cowell Jetty is located in the town of Cowell on the eastern Eyre Peninsula, approximately 60 km north of Tumby Bay and 145 km south of Whyalla via the Lincoln Highway. Turn off the highway onto Main Street and follow the signs to the foreshore.
Parking & facilities
Free street parking and a foreshore carpark are available within a short walk of the jetty. A designated RV parking area is also nearby.
toiletspicnic_tablesparking
Free — no entry or parking fees.
Spot Map
Community
Trust
Is this spot real, accurate, still loved?
Spots near South Australia
No nearby spots yet.
Needs verification
Quick verify
One tap helps the community keep this spot honest.
About this data
- Conditions last evaluated
- Spot data last updated
- Data sources
- Open-Meteo (marine & weather conditions), tide predictions via UTide, community contributors (descriptions, hazards, marine life).
- License
- Spot content licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. How's the Spot is open source.
Weather & swell ┬╖ Open-Meteo marine & weather APIs Tides ┬╖ UTide harmonic analysis Sea & safety ┬╖ community reports