Perth
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
Summer · December to February · travel guide
Scarborough Beach
An extensive beach with a lively promenade, restaurants and recreation spaces.
Good for
Surfing and a lively beachfront.
Getting there
Urban access with public transport and a beachfront promenade.
View location on a map ↗What to check
An open coast: wind, breaking waves and currents can make swimming difficult.
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.
Another beach in Perth
Read more from local sources
- Tourism Western Australia · Perth beaches ↗
- Tourism Australia · summer ↗
- Queensland · marine stingers ↗
Reviewed on 2026-10-03. Check the latest information before travelling.