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Perth (6015)
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Type
Perth Beaches
About the Region
Perth's metropolitan coastline runs along the Indian Ocean with white sand beaches and reliable afternoon sea breezes. Find 6 beaches across 6 suburbs.
What Makes It Special
- •Indian Ocean sunsets facing due west - Perth's nightly light show over the ocean is one of the most consistent natural spectacles in Australia
- •19km of continuous metropolitan beach from Trigg to Cottesloe - white sand, clear water, and all within 20 minutes of the CBD
- •Cottesloe's Sculpture by the Sea each March - free outdoor art installation along the Norfolk pine foreshore
Best Time to Visit
October to April for swimming. Autumn (March–May) for warm water and the best surf before the Fremantle Doctor kicks in. Summer afternoons bring the sea breeze that cools the city but creates choppy afternoon surf. Year-round for sunsets - this is non-negotiable.