Cottesloe Beach
Cottesloe is Perth's most iconic beach—a protected stretch of coast between two granite headlands that catches smaller swells and offers mellow waves for beginners and longboarders. The groyne creates a sandbar that can produce fun little walls on the right swell. Less exposed than Scarborough, it works when bigger spots are closing out, making it a reliable small-wave option for Perth surfers.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 270°
- Size range
- 0.4m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
21°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
2/10
Crowd level
8/10
Access: Iconic Perth beach. Easy access from Marine Parade.
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round. Small but consistent. Protected from bigger swells.
Getting There
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