The beaches along the southern coast of Western Australia are as diverse as the land surrounding them.

Small secluded beaches can be found throughout the regions of Albany, Denmark and Walpole. It must be noted that it is ONLY safe to swim in designated swimming areas, and many of the beaches are unpatrolled. Be safe, be careful.

In Albany there are several safe swimming beaches:

• Middleton Beach
• Emu Point
• Frenchman Bay (Unpatrolled)
• Shelley Beach (Unpatrolled)
• Two Peoples Bay (Unpatrolled)
  • Little Beach (Unpatrolled)
  • Waterfall Beach (Unpatrolled)
• Nanarup Beach (Unpatrolled)
• Cosy Corner (Unpatrolled)

Little Beach, Two Peoples Bay National Park, Albany

Denmark also offers many swimming places including:

• Greens Pool (Unpatrolled)
• Cosy Corner (Unpatrolled)
• Elephant Cove (Unpatrolled)
• Ocean Beach (Between the Flags)
• Parry Beach (Unpatrolled)
• Boat Harbour (Unpatrolled)
• Peaceful Bay (Unpatrolled)

Walpole is a more forested region, however good swimming can be found at Circular Pool in the Walpole-Nornalup National Park.

Elephant Cove & Elephant Rocks,
William Bay National Park, Denmark

Emu Point, Albany

BE CAREFUL: Unpredictable large waves (surges, or king waves) which are created far from shore can wash over the shore and rocks along the coastline - even on calm, clear days. Always be aware when near the Great Southern Ocean.

Peaceful Bay, Walpole

Green's Pool, William Bay National Park, Denmark

Ocean Beach, Denmark