Contacio Surf Break

The Contacio surf break at north Scarborough derives its name from the former Contacio Motel, which was located behind the break and dunes along the West Coast Highway. In the 1960s and 70s, the motel, with its modern Spanish look, stood just north of the White House. Later, the business was relocated and transformed into the Contacio European Cafe, Bar Lounge at the corner of Scarborough Beach Road and West Coast Highway in Scarborough. This building was demolished in late 2018 and investors want to build a hotel and apartments on the old Contacio bar site.

1970s Contacio Motel West Coast Highway Scarborough. Photo courtesy Perth Reflects Face Book site.

1970s Contacio Motel next to the White House West Coast Highway Scarborough. Photo courtesy Perth Reflects Face Book site.

*2017 Old Contacio bar site at Scarborough, on the corner of West Coast Highway and Scarborough Beach Road. (Demolished approx December 2018)*. *Picture: Danella Bevis, The West Australian*.

Greg Woodward was a WA surf photographer and surf media writer from 1966 to 1974. He photographed surfers and beaches in Perth, Mandurah & Cape Naturaliste regions and in the Eastern States during this period.

Greg snapped these images of Contacio surf break at Scarborough circa 1968.