Meet the site
North Beach is a short stretch of coast just north of Mettams and Hamersley pools, with a small jetty and rock wall and scattered limestone outcrops offshore. The Marine Life Network describes a shore dive of 5–10 m over small weedy outcrops of limestone, with smaller fish and colourful invertebrates, and notes that it is exposed and needs low swell, so summer is preferred. A snorkelling guide describes the North Beach jetty area as often overlooked, easy to access and rarely crowded, with reef, a rock wall and schools of fish.
The limestone outcrops carry algae, sponges and small invertebrates such as nudibranchs, sea stars and feather-duster worms. Fish include wrasse, stripeys, old wives, buffalo bream and leatherjackets, and small schools gather around the jetty.
This is a modest site, useful when Mettams is crowded and conditions are calm. It suits snorkellers and beginner divers looking for a short, quiet dive close to the northern suburbs.
Published information is brief and depth figures come from a single source. It sits within Marmion Marine Park, so check zoning if fishing, and keep a lookout for boats and paddlers.
As with all Sunset Coast sites, the most reliable conditions are on glassy mornings in late summer and autumn after several days of easterly winds, and entry beside the jetty is easiest at mid to high tide. Cafes nearby make it an easy early-morning outing. Water temperatures are about 17 °C in winter and 22–23 °C in late summer. Carry a cutting tool, as anglers use the jetty.
Research this site before booking Stored site notes may be historical. These questions highlight gaps without turning old instructions into a current dive plan.
North Beach (Perth) is recorded as Shore/Rock Platform in Perth. The listed access is shore. Confirm the actual meeting point, route and permission to visit; a map pin does not establish any of these.
Topics flagged by the stored research
These are questions prompted by the existing notes, not a verified or complete hazard assessment.
- Other water users
- Ask about vessel activity, exclusion areas and the agreed surface arrangements.
- Lines and obstructions
- Discuss any known entanglement concerns and the suitability of the planned area.
- Water movement
- Ask how swell and local exposure affect the proposed entry, exit and route.
Historical access notes exist for this record, but have not been independently verified for current use. Request current directions from the operator or site manager rather than following an old entry description.
Questions, answered
Is North Beach (Perth) suitable for my certification?
The record lists Open Water. That does not establish suitability for every route or day. Share your training, recent experience and equipment needs with the operator and ask about the specific proposed dive.
Can I book North Beach (Perth) through YouDive?
YouDive is an independent research directory. Contact an operator directly to confirm whether it currently runs the trip, the inclusions and the booking terms.
What you might see
Wrasse, stripeys, old wives, buffalo bream, leatherjackets, nudibranchs, sea stars, feather-duster worms, sponges
Location
Small weedy limestone outcrops and a rock wall around the North Beach jetty, north of Trigg on West Coast Drive.
Facilities nearby
Beachside parking, toilets and cafes at North Beach.
Before you make plans
Conditions, access and operator schedules can change. This is a location guide, not a dive plan. Ask a local operator about current conditions and suitability for your training and experience.
Sources & further reading
marinelife.org.auperthweekend.com.auRecord updated 26 Sept 2026. Source claims are being reviewed.
