Height
4 meters
Year Built
2008
Address
Scarborough Beach Road, Scarborough, WA 6019
The Lowdown
The Big Wave captures the essence of Australian beach culture in a frozen moment of oceanic power. This striking sculpture celebrates the waves that draw surfers, swimmers, and beachgoers to Australia's coastlines. Western Australia's beaches are renowned for their beauty and surf, and the Big Wave serves as both an artistic tribute and a celebration of the ocean that defines so much of Australian life. For a nation where most people live within an hour of the coast, the wave represents freedom, recreation, and our deep connection to the sea.
Did you know?
"Over 85% of Australians live within 50km of the coast"
History
The Big Wave was created as part of Scarborough Beach's foreshore development, celebrating Perth's beach culture and the waves that have drawn surfers to this coast for generations.
More Fun Facts
- •Australia has over 10,000 beaches
- •Surfing is believed to have arrived in Australia in 1915
- •Scarborough Beach is one of Perth's most popular beaches
- •WA has some of Australia's best surf breaks
- •Over 85% of Australians live within 50km of the coast
Visiting Tips
- 💡Swim between the flags at patrolled beaches
- 💡Scarborough has excellent restaurants and bars
- 💡Learn to surf at one of the many surf schools
- 💡Sunset over the Indian Ocean is spectacular
- 💡Rottnest Island is accessible by ferry from Perth
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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