Waitpinga (locally /waɪˈpɪŋɡə/ wy-PING-gə) is a locality in the Australian state of South Australia located about 75 kilometres (47 miles) south of the state capital of Adelaide and about 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) southwest of the municipal seat of Victor Harbor.

[citation needed] It is also one of the most dangerous beaches for surfers or swimmers without experience in rough conditions.

[citation needed] Swimmers can easily become trapped in rips and rough seas and there is no life saving service at this beach.

[10] There are rough waves, powerful rips and sharks who come to feed on the salmon and mullet.

[citation needed] Waitpinga is located within the federal division of Mayo, the state electoral district of Finniss and the local government areas of the City of Victor Harbor and the District Council of Yankalilla.