Somerton

Beach

The southern section of the Adelaide coast (beach 230) extends for 7km almost due north from Seacliff to Brighton, and incorporates the seaside suburbs of Kingston Park, Seacliff, South Brighton, Brighton, North Brighton, Somerton Park, Glenelg South and Glenelg. Surf lifesaving clubs are located at Seacliff, Brighton, Somerton and Glenelg. Read more

The southern section of the Adelaide coast (beach 230) extends for 7km almost due north from Seacliff to Brighton, and incorporates the seaside suburbs of Kingston Park, Seacliff, South Brighton, Brighton, North Brighton, Somerton Park, Glenelg South and Glenelg. Surf lifesaving clubs are located at Seacliff, Brighton, Somerton and Glenelg.

Swimming

Somerton Beach (230C) is a continuation of Brighton beach, beginning at the Minda dunes and extending for 2 km to the north. The Somerton Surf Life Saving Club is located at the northern end of the Minda dunes (Fig. 4.63). At the surf club there is a ramp to the beach, with a seawall and beachfront road beginning at the ramp and extending all the way to Glenelg. The beach is typically fronted by a continuous attached bar (Fig. 4.64).

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.