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Port Noarlunga jetty before it was damaged

Sadly, it’s not just the toxic marine bloom hitting South Australia’s coastal waters in 2025.

Several jetties were damaged by rough weather during the year.

SA jetties have been damaged by storms over the years, but it is unusual to have so many damaged in a short time, perhaps as a result of strengthening storms and rising sea levels from global warming.

The recent casualties …

Normanville jetty was damaged and then collapsed over May–June 2025.

Robe jetty was severely damaged in June–July 2025.

Kingston jetty had a section wash away in late June 2025.

Port Noarlunga jetty, an important recreational fishing jetty, was damaged in late May 2025, with major plan damage.

Second Valley’s causeway to the jetty had a partial collapse in July 2025.

Old Rapid Bay jetty (already disused) was damaged in January 2022.

Port Germein jetty was damaged in June 2025 when a major high-tide with strong winds caused damage leading to its temporary closure.

Cape Jaffa jetty was damaged in July 2025.

ALSO – Elliston jetty and Sheringa access stairs.

Jetties are an important part of the SA fishing scene and the loss of a jetty can be disastrous for tourist towns.