the coastline Our picks for swimming

Make a splash at our pristine beaches! Swimming, snorkelling, paddle boarding or surfing - our coastline has your perfect spot for an aquatic adventure, whether in town or off the beaten track.

West Beach

A favourite with Esperance residents and only 3km from town centre, this extraordinarily beautiful beach features swimming lagoons between the reef and shore, as well as popular surf breaks. Beautiful sweeping shorelines provide the perfect canvas for a leisurely stroll, or to simply sit and watch the waves roll in. View the iconic “Dempster Head” headland to the eastern end of the beach as it drops down into the sea, or surf the break off Chapman’s Point and explore this headland at the opposite end.

Facilities: showers and toilets. (Pet friendly.) Rips can be prevalent here, so the beach should be approached with caution.

Blue Haven

A hidden treasure at the bottom of a winding staircase, tranquil turquoise waters and extremely protected conditions make this one of the most ideal spots for swimming. (Pet friendly.)

Fourth Beach

“Fourths” offers a sweeping endless beach, very popular for those who are passionate about water sports. Find the perfect spot for a surf, body board, paddle board or kite surf along this long stretch of coast. (Pet friendly)

Twilight beach

A spectacular family beach that is located only 10km from the town center, Twilight Beach is renowned for its crystal clear waters and snow white sand. The beach is patrolled by life savers during the summer weekends. A very safe beach for swimming, paddling, surfing, snorkelling and paddle boarding. Easy to access with few stairs and a large parking area (RVs, caravans and coaches). Facilities: outdoor showers and toilets.

Ten Mile Lagoon

Fantastic swimming beach 19km from town, particularly for young families. A rocky shore acts as a natural breakwater, forming a long majestic pool that is considerably warmer than the ocean. Suitable for paddling, swimming, boogie boarding and surfing –whilst you’ll also spot people fishing off the reef. For naturalists, Esperance’s ‘free’ (nudie) beach is located 200m further down.

(Pet friendly.)

Eleven Mile Beach

With protected bays on both sides of the coast, you are certain to find a picturesque swimming spot. There is a lengthy lagoon perfect for paddling in the calm shallows. (Pet friendly.)

Observatory Point

Sweeping cliffs and an epic sheer drop into the ocean sets this hotspot apart - perfect for wind and kite surfers, and the view from the carpark is remarkable. Whales can be spotted during whale season (July - October) and a sunset here is not to be missed!

Facilities: Lookout. (Pet friendly.)

Bandy Creek

A favourite with the locals, located next to Bandy Creek Fishing Boat Harbour and close to town. This beach features a long shallow bank that drops away suddenly to provide access to the harbour for boats and fishing vessels. The perfect location for paddling, swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and fishing. The beach is accessible by 2WD vehicles and is very sheltered. An ideal family beach.

Facilities: toilets at the boat harbour. (Pet friendly.)

Wylie Bay

Wylie Bay is accessible to 4WD vehicles, and features a sheltered headland with swimming area and calm waters (no camping allowed). This first section is pet friendly. Check tide / beach conditions.