Streaky Bay Jetty is a historic late-1800s jetty jutting into the sheltered waters of Streaky Bay on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, fronting the Great Australian Bight. This north-facing jetty offers easy water access via stairs and a nearby shark-proof enclosed swimming pool (the Jetty Pool) — a safe, calm snorkeling spot for spotting whiting, garfish, squid, dolphins, and seals. The jetty's deep water and clear conditions make it popular with families and anglers alike, with picnic areas, playgrounds, showers, and cafés lining the foreshore.
Streaky Bay Jetty
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Wave Height 0.2 mSwell Period 12 sWind Speed 1.1 knPrecipitation 12 mmTidal Phase slack
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Low risk: Fishing lines and hooks
The jetty is heavily used for fishing, and stray lines, hooks, and sinkers can pose entanglement and injury risks to snorkelers.
Low risk: Boat traffic near jetty
Boats approach the jetty for mooring and launching, creating potential collision hazards for swimmers and snorkelers.
Low risk: Tide and current changes
Tidal flows through the bay can create moderate currents around the jetty piles, especially during outgoing tides.
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Getting in
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Entry
Located at 21 Bay Road (Alfred Terrace), Streaky Bay, on the Eyre Peninsula. From Adelaide, take the A1 to Port Augusta then B100 along the Eyre Highway to Streaky Bay township. The jetty is right on the main foreshore.
Parking & facilities
Limited parking available at jetty level off Alfred Terrace. Additional parking along the foreshore precinct.
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Free entry. No fees required for snorkeling or swimming.
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