Connection to community is the human attraction of Gnarabup Beach. The jetty for fishing and boat launching. The pontoon and calm waters in summer. Dog walking along the cliff trail through the winter.
The daily meeting of ocean swimmers at resident White Elephant Beach Café all year ‘round. Not so much see and be seen, as come to bare witness to the lives of each other. Everyone is welcome.
Environmentally, this same sense of inclusivity is realised by ocean waters so blue and (mostly) calm that it sometimes feels a dip, here, is an experience of the world’s largest swimming pool. An outer reef breaks the force of the swell.
The inlet cradled between Marmaduke Point and the jetty is an ocean lover’s nursery. This is the site of children’s summer ocean swim classes, after-school jetty jumps, and mid-morning coffees with vivid ocean views.
Dog Friendly Area
The dog exercise area at Gnarabup Beach is accessible via the steps at the Reef Drive carpark. Please adhere to signage and rules; pick up after your dog; and be mindful of people and wildlife on the beach.
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Gnarabup Beach
Gnarabup Beach, Western Australia 6285, Australia
Reviews
4.6 (96 Google reviews)
antzarmy21 February 2026
A great spot for your evening dip (and morningnor afternoon).
We stayed nearby and went down for a late afternoon dip and for sunset and it was simply stunning. If you go to the far right side, its more sheltered from the wind and super quiet.
Nicole Forde21 January 2026
Good beach for small kids. Some spots had seaweed but kids didn’t mind. Cafe, showers, toilet facilities
The Swaggie21 January 2026
Beautiful little beach and great for relaxing. It’s also very dog friendly here 🐶
marsha wulfy08 January 2025
Very beautiful beach. After spending half an hour trying to get a car park.. I wanted to go to the White Elephant Cafe but there were so many people there.. it was scary. I am here during the holidays and I hope to make it back to this Cafe as I've heard the food is great ...
Beach is defo worth it though 👌
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