Summer · December to February · travel guide

Cottesloe Beach

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.

Getting there

Take the train to Cottesloe and walk to the coast; services are nearby.

View location on a map ↗

What to check

Check the sea breeze and swell. Conditions can change between morning and afternoon.

Before getting in the water

Wind, swell, seaweed, sargassum and jellyfish: current conditions have not been verified. This guide describes the place and does not confirm swimming conditions today.

Check local authority notices and follow lifeguard advice.

Beachsafe · beach information and patrols ↗

Good for

Getting there

What to check

Before getting in the water

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