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False Bay

False Bay: Upper Spencer Gulf habitat.

Depth
2–12m
Current
Mild
Minimum level
Open water
Access
Boat
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The case for it

Why dive here

  • Upper Spencer Gulf habitat
  • Protected cephalopod area
  • Coastal conditions

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What may rule it out

  • Conditions can change. Confirm depth, current and access with a local operator.

Access and timing

Plan this through Whyalla & Cuttlefish Coast

Best overall months: Jun, Jul. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.

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Wildlife

Seen around Whyalla & Cuttlefish Coast

rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak seasondestination closed

These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at False Bay.

Humpback whale
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januarydestination closed
Februarydestination closed
Marchdestination closed
Aprildestination closed
Maynot seen
Junerare
Julyrare
Augustrare
Septemberdestination closed
Octoberdestination closed
Novemberdestination closed
Decemberdestination closed
Southern right whale
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januarydestination closed
Februarydestination closed
Marchdestination closed
Aprildestination closed
Maynot seen
Junerare
Julyrare
Augustrare
Septemberdestination closed
Octoberdestination closed
Novemberdestination closed
Decemberdestination closed
Blue-ringed octopus
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januarydestination closed
Februarydestination closed
Marchdestination closed
Aprildestination closed
Mayrare
Junerare
Julyrare
Augustrare
Septemberdestination closed
Octoberdestination closed
Novemberdestination closed
Decemberdestination closed
Common dolphin
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januarydestination closed
Februarydestination closed
Marchdestination closed
Aprildestination closed
Mayrare
Junerare
Julyrare
Augustrare
Septemberdestination closed
Octoberdestination closed
Novemberdestination closed
Decemberdestination closed
Giant Australian cuttlefish
Sighting likelihood by month
MonthLikelihood
Januarydestination closed
Februarydestination closed
Marchdestination closed
Aprildestination closed
Mayoccasional
Junepeak season
Julypeak season
Augustoccasional
Septemberdestination closed
Octoberdestination closed
Novemberdestination closed
Decemberdestination closed
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Sources & last checked

Checked September 2026

Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.

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Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.