The Smoky Bay swimming/snorkelling enclosure sits at the base of the historic Smoky Bay Jetty, a 100+ year-old structure rebuilt in 2012 that offers a protected, meshed swimming area on the west coast of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. Sheltered from open-ocean swell, the calm, shallow waters inside the enclosure are ideal for beginner snorkellers and families. Just offshore, the jetty piles host a rich marine community, while rocky reefs and crystal-clear rock pools at nearby Point Brown provide excellent exploratory snorkelling — all within this quiet coastal town known for its working oyster farms and uncrowded beaches.
Smoky Bay (swimming/snorkelling)
BeginnerMAYBE
MAYBE
Fair. Experienced snorkellers only.
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Wave Height 0.9 mSwell Period 12 sWind Speed 0.8 knPrecipitation 32 mmTidal Phase slack
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Low risk: Outgoing tide current
Strong tidal currents can develop past the swimming enclosure near the jetty pylons during outgoing tides, particularly at spring tide periods.
Low risk: Bluebottles / marine stingers
Marine stingers, including bluebottles, may be present in warmer months along the Eyre Peninsula coast.
Low risk: Boat traffic near ramp
The adjacent boat ramp can see boat traffic; swimmers should stay within the marked enclosure near the jetty.
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Getting in
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From Ceduna, head west on Flinders Highway (B100) for approximately 30 km, then turn left onto Smoky Bay Road and follow it into town. The jetty and swimming enclosure are at the end of Jetty Road.
Parking & facilities
Free carpark available near the jetty on Jetty Road.
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Free entry; no parking fees.
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