Brighton

Beach

Brighton Beach (230B) runs for 1 km either side of the Brighton jetty (Figs. 4.61 & 4.62). The suburb of Brighton is centred on the 200 m long jetty, with the jetty backed by the main street and the beach to either side backed by a seawall and road. The Brighton Surf... Read more

Brighton Beach (230B) runs for 1 km either side of the Brighton jetty (Figs. 4.61 & 4.62). The suburb of Brighton is centred on the 200 m long jetty, with the jetty backed by the main street and the beach to either side backed by a seawall and road. The Brighton Surf Life Saving Club is located 200 m south of the jetty on the west side of the road. A ramp provides access down the seawall to the beach.

Swimming

The Seacliff to Glenelg beaches offers relatively safe swimming owing to the usually low waves and continuous shallow bar. However rips occasionally cross the bar scouring deeper channels. Stay on the inner bar and clear of any deeper troughs. Care must also be taken near the rocks at Seacliff, around the two jetties, at the Patawalonga breakwater where there can be strong currents, and at occasional breaks in the bar where there are deeper holes. The safest swimming is at the four areas patrolled by the Seacliff, Brighton, Somerton and Glenelg Surf Life Saving Clubs.

Surfing

Surf is usually low and sloppy along the Adelaide beaches. A high swell in the south or a strong westerly is required to produce waves over 1 m.

Fishing

The jetties attract most Brighton and Glenelg fishers, while Seacliff rock flats are also popular, as it the Glenelg breakwater. The water off the beaches tend to be shallow, with the best fishing at high tide.

General

This is Adelaide’s and South Australia’s most popular stretch of beach. It offers good access, a wide range of facilities and relatively safe swimming, with usually little surf.