Glenelg breakwater: Restricted

Swimming, bathing, and diving within 40 metres of the Glenelg breakwater in Adelaide is illegal and restricted due to significant safety risks following multiple fatalities.

Ban in Effect: Following the death of a 15-year-old girl in 2017, and two boys in 2016, the SA Government banned swimming within 40 metres of the breakwater.

Dangerous Conditions: The area is considered hazardous due to slippery, steep rocks, deep drop-offs, and strong, unpredictable currents created by wave action.

Penalties: Breaching the, ban can lead to fines ranging from $160 to $1,250.

Safety Warning: Surf Life Saving SA advises against swimming near the structure and recommends swimming only between the red and yellow flags on the main patrolled beach.

Safe Open Water Swimming Alternatives in Adelaide:

If you are looking for organized open water swimming events or groups, consider these options rather than the breakwater area:

Noarlunga Reef Swim (March)
Whyalla Open Water Swim (March)
Carri to Club Swim (January)
Pub to Pub OWS (Seacliff to Brighton, January)
Grange Jetty to Jetty Swim
Holdfast Swim Club: Holds Saturday morning swims from Somerton Park.
Kirkcaldy Swimming Crew: Often swims near Grange Beach.

Patrolled beaches in the area include Seacliff, Brighton, Somerton, Glenelg, West Beach, Henley, Grange, Semaphore, and North Haven
Happens: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

⊜ Glenelg breakwater Glenelg Map


→ www.abc.net.au

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