What is the best beach in Perth?

It depends on what you want: Scarborough for an all-round beach with dining and nightlife, Cottesloe for classic sunsets, Trigg for surf and Mettams Pool for snorkelling.

Are Perth beaches free?

Yes. All Perth beaches are public and free.

Which Perth beach is best for families?

Sheltered beaches such as Hillarys, Mettams Pool and patrolled beaches like Scarborough and City Beach are popular with families.

Which Perth beach is best for surfing?

Trigg Point and Scarborough are the best-known metropolitan surf spots.

When is the best time to visit Perth beaches?

November to April for warm swimming weather; mornings before the sea breeze are calmest.

Are Perth beaches safe?

Swim at patrolled beaches between the flags, watch for rips and check SharkSmart WA.

Perth Beaches Guide | Best Beaches in Perth for Swimming, Surf & Holidays

Perth beaches at a glance

Best all-rounder: Scarborough — surf, pool, dining, nightlife and sunsets.
Best for families: Hillarys (sheltered Hillarys beach), Mettams Pool and Coogee.
Classic: Cottesloe, with its Norfolk pines and famous sunsets.
Best surf: Trigg Point and Scarborough.
Access: every Perth beach is public and free.

Choosing a Perth beach

Perth's metropolitan coastline stretches for kilometres along the Indian Ocean, with clean white sand, clear water and sunsets over the sea. Whether you're planning a holiday or a business trip, Perth's beaches are perfect for a getaway — and beachfront hotels have function centres for meetings and conventions with a view.

Popular Perth beaches

Scarborough Beach — Perth's liveliest beach with surf, the beach pool, restaurants and nightlife.
Trigg Beach — reef surf at Trigg Point, rock pools and the island.
Mettams Pool — a sheltered snorkelling lagoon.
Brighton Beach — the quieter southern end of Scarborough, great for kitesurfing.
City Beach and Floreat — family-friendly beaches with groynes and cafés.
Cottesloe — Perth's most famous beach, with Norfolk pines and sunset views.
Hillarys — sheltered swimming inside the boat harbour.

Plan your Perth beach holiday

Find beach holiday accommodation, beachfront apartments, beach restaurants and surf beaches, or explore the Sunset Coast. Watch Perth beach videos on YouTube and browse the world's best beach hotels on Google Maps.

Beach safety

Swim at patrolled beaches between the red-and-yellow flags, use SPF 50+ sunscreen, and check SharkSmart WA alerts.

Perth beach links

Last updated 2 November 2026 · Scarboro.info, an independent guide to Scarborough Beach, Perth.

Perth Beaches