Scarborough Beach
About the Beach
Scarborough is one of Perth's most popular beaches, about 14 km northwest of the city on the Indian Ocean. The foreshore has been heavily redeveloped in recent years and now has a proper precinct behind the sand: the Whale Playground, Amphitheatre, skate park, climbing wall, public art, and Scarborough Square all sit right here.
The beach itself is west-facing and catches solid Indian Ocean swell, making it a genuine surf spot. Rips run strong and waves can get sizeable, so it demands respect. Patrolled October to March. If the ocean is up, the Scarborough Beach Pool is right on the foreshore - a heated beachside pool open year-round that is much more suited to young kids and less confident swimmers.
Parking is plentiful along the foreshore, and there is a good range of cafes and restaurants at the precinct. The walk north toward Trigg along the coastal path is worth doing.
Conditions at 5:21 pm
Light north-westerly winds around 10km/h with a small 0.5m swell from the west. A mild 21°C in the air with cool 20°C in the water, and a falling tide. Cloudy skies with a minimal UV index of 0.
Includes weather data from Google
Getting There
Scarborough, 6019, WA
About 14 km northwest of Perth CBD, under 15 minutes by car. Around 1,400 free parking bays along the foreshore - fills quickly on hot days. Bus 990 from the city. Toilets, showers, and BBQ facilities on the foreshore.
Parking available nearby