Summer · December to February · travel guide

Perth

Indian Ocean sunsets with the convenience of a city nearby.

Choosing a beach in this area

Compare each beach’s character and check conditions before setting out. This is an editorial selection, not a ranking of today’s sea conditions.

Editorial review: 3 October 2026. Coming southern summer 2026–27.

Indian Ocean sunsets with the convenience of a city nearby.

Perth

Pale sand on one of Perth’s best-known shores, with the Indiana building overlooking the beach.

Good for: sunsets and a beach day close to the city

Perth

An extensive beach with a lively promenade, restaurants and recreation spaces.

Good for: surfing and a lively beachfront