Can someone tell me about the Perth, Australia beaches?

Question

Is the Indian Ocean warm or will I have to wear a wet suti when I surf because the water is so cold. What are the best beaches located in Perth

Answer 1

well, for 8 months of the year we are inundated with rogue ice bergs, some as large as 12km's long, with this comes the hazard of polar bears and Inuit.  A most recent discovery is the water going 8 foot tall surf kangaroo.

the extremely large surf 'roo, is a flesh eating, terror inducing marsupial with a tail very similar to a whale or dolphin.

they have been known to attack 5mtr great whites for sport before stalking the occassional gromit.

Answer 2

Its not too bad at present but cools down in winter but Scarborough beach, City beach, Hillary's, are the best

Answer 3

It depends on where you are from.  If you're from a chilly place, then no wet suit would be fine.  I'm from Melbourne and I swam all winter.  The water doesn't get too  cold as the currents come from the north.  If you're from a place like cairns, pack a wettie.

Answer 4

Perth Beaches  Source: http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Thing...

Great beaches abound in Western Australia and Perth beaches are no exception. See the Indian Ocean gleaming under a deep blue sky and warm southern sun at many beach locations right across Perth.

With over 12,000 kilometres of pristine coastline, there's a great beach to suit everyone.

People of all ages flock to Cottesloe Beach - it's the perfect spot for a swim, surf or snorkel.

Here, towering Norfolk pines line a boulevard buzzing with cafes and pubs.

Enjoy an early-morning breakfast beside the Indian Ocean, or a refreshing sunset beer at the pub.

At Cottesloe, the clean, clear coastline and smooth terraced lawns are filled with Perth's most buff bods, while kids hang out in playground heaven.

The Basin at Rottnest Island is also ideal for swimmers and snorkellers of all ages. The sheltered, turquoise lagoon is flush with colourful schools of fish.

For teens and young adults, Scarborough Beach is a firm favourite.

This historic seaside town, home of the famous 1950s hangout, the Scarborough Snake Pit, offers impressive surf breaks.

At night, Scarborough's foreshore comes alive with pumping clubs and pubs.

Those who love a quiet spot of beach fishing or an afternoon of body-boarding may prefer the clean, quiet waters of City Beach or Floreat Beach.

Meanwhile, surfers seeking Perth's gnarliest waves should head to Trigg, where shifting sand banks over rocky ledges creates powerful surf.

Children and novice swimmers will love the tranquil waters of Mettams Pool, between Sorrento Beach and Trigg.

The calm, deep-blue water is perfect for snorkeling and paddling.

South of the city, families will adore the still, serene waters of Palm Beach Rockingham.

Dolphins can often be seen around the jetty, where sunset fishing is a popular pastime.

Beautiful beaches abound in Western Australia.

The Indian Ocean gleams like a sparkling sapphire under a warm southern sun.

One of the most famous is Broome's Cable Beach.

Hailed as one of most beautiful stretches of coastline on earth, Cable Beach is blessed with azure waters fringed by 22 kilometres of pristine white sands.

The spectacular fiery Broome sunsets will take your breath away.

At Monkey Mia in Denham, squeaky-clean beach sand surrounds still, aquamarine waters, where wild bottlenose dolphins regularly come ashore to say g'day and snare a feed of fish.

Ningaloo Reef is a 260 kilometre spectacle of colour and diversity.

It's home to emerald lagoons teeming with brilliant coral and vibrant tropical fish, and is one of the few places on earth you can swim alongside whale sharks.

South of the State, at Middleton Beach in Albany, rugged rocky outcrops shelter a calm, vibrant-blue bay.

At Surfer's Point in Margaret River, the surf is consistently spectacular.

Home to the Margaret River Pro and a firm favourite with the world's elite pro-surfers, it's teeming with powerful ground swells and first-class waves.

The turquoise waters of Lucky Bay in Esperance are famous for its sunbathing kangaroos, which often lounge on the snow-white shores.

Perth Beaches

Closer to Perth, The Basin at Rottnest Island is a sheltered lagoon flush with colourful schools of fish.

It's an ideal spot for a snorkel and swim.

At Cottesloe Beach, towering Norfolk pines line a boulevard buzzing with cafes and pubs.

Cottesloe has a clean, clear coastline and smooth terraced lawns are filled with Perth's most buff bods.

Just 1.25 hours north of Perth is Windsurfer's Beach in Lancelin.

This scenic shoreline is ideal for windsurfing, offering huge jumps and easy riding.

Answer 5

I think no one actually reads the questions properly.

Surfing beaches are mostly south of Geraldton so yes the ocean gets cold enough to wear a wet suit. The water is usually about 23 degrees in summer and less in winter, but the Leuwin current that runs along the Indian Ocean coast keeps the water warm.

The best surfing beach in Perth is at Leighton where an artificial reef creates a surf break.

Otherwise between Yallingup and Margaret River are the most famous surf breaks and where the PRO AM is held each year.

Other good surf breaks are around near Esperance where obviously a good west suit is a must as the Leuwin Current does not run in the Southern Ocean to warm up the water.

Answer 6

I haven't seen all of them but Scarborough beach seems to have the most surfers from all other beaches I've been to. Don't listen to the guy who said hiliarys beach is good, its S****y and really small