BeachHidden gem

Waitpinga Beach

Waitpinga, South Australia

A wild surf beach with cliffs and dunes away from the tourist crowds.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min

Waitpinga is a long, exposed beach on the south coast, popular with surfers and fishers and strong on solitude. Rips are common, so swimming is not recommended beyond the shallows. The cliff-top views are worth the drive alone.

Good to know

  • Do not swim here unless conditions are calm
  • Check swell reports first
  • Bring everything with you
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Sealed to the turn-off, then a short gravel track
Vehicles
Fine in any car

Facilities

  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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