The Knob is a prominent rocky headland on the eastern coast of the Eyre Peninsula, jutting into Spencer Gulf. Named for its distinctive rounded hummock, this sheltered spot offers calm, shallow inshore waters along sandy beaches that are ideal for easy-access snorkeling. The headland provides shelter from prevailing winds, while the adjacent beaches offer a mix of seagrass beds and sandy patches where marine life thrives. Its remote nature and proximity to coastal camping areas make it a quiet, off-the-beaten-path snorkeling destination on South Australia's scenic Eyre Peninsula coast.
The Knob
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Wave Height 1.2 mSwell Period 12 sWind Speed 8.5 knPrecipitation 6.3 mmTidal Phase flood
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Low risk: Shifting sandbars
The sandy beaches around The Knob can experience shifting sandbars that change water depth and entry points, particularly after storms or big tides.
Low risk: Outgoing tide current
Tidal currents flowing out of Spencer Gulf can create moderate flow around the headland, especially during spring tides.
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The Knob is located on the eastern side of the Eyre Peninsula, approximately 30 km south of Cowell. Access is via unsealed roads off the Lincoln Highway. The site is near Port Gibbon, with the beach and headland reachable by a short walk from the roadside camping area.
Parking & facilities
Limited roadside parking available near the camping area close to the beach. No designated formal parking lot.
Free. No entry or parking fees.
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