Semaphore South Beach

Semaphore South Beach sits along the Esplanade at Semaphore South, just along the coast from the historic seaside suburb of Semaphore in Adelaide's north-west. A wide, relaxed beach with gently sloping sand and calm gulf waters, it's a much-loved local spot — a quieter, family-friendly stretch of coast a little away from the busier Semaphore foreshore.

The appeal is that combination of soft sand, calm swimming waters and a laid-back, less crowded atmosphere, perfect for a swim, a stroll along the foreshore or a relaxed day by the sea. With the charm of the Semaphore area and its cafes and jetty close by, it's a lovely, easygoing beach day.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 500 reviews, it's a much-loved beach. It's free and open year-round, but swimming conditions, parking and facilities vary, and it gets busier on warm weekends and over summer, so it's worth checking conditions before you go — and taking sun protection and swimming between the flags when the beach is patrolled, while enjoying this relaxed stretch of the Semaphore coast.