Hugh Jackman, 50, shows off his ripped physique at the beach in Perth

He’s known for playing the mutant hero Wolverine in the hit X-Men films.

And on Thursday, Australian star Hugh Jackman, 50, proved he’s still got his Wolverine body as he swam in the sea.

Going shirtless for a dip at Perth’s Cottesloe Beach, Hugh showed off his washboard abs and buff physique.

He’s still got it! Hugh Jackman, 50, showed off his ripped physique as he went shirtless at the beach in Perth on Thursday

Hugh wore a pair of Crossfit exercise shorts, leaving his washboard abs and broad, bulky shoulders on full display

At several points, Hugh flexed his biceps, seemingly gesturing towards his onlooking friends sitting on the sand.

The 50-year-old appeared to defy his age, showing a youthful energy as he went up against the fierce waves of the Indian Ocean.

Hugh Jacked, man! On Thursday, the actor’s toned abs, bulging biceps and chiseled chest were on full display at Perth’s Cottesloe Beach

Showing off! At several points, Hugh flexed his biceps, seemingly gesturing towards his onlooking friends sitting on the sand

Flex appeal! Hugh appeared in high spirits on the day

Fifty years young! He appeared to defy his age, showing a youthful energy as he went up against the fierce waves of the Indian Ocean

Beach boy: Hugh wore a pair of Crossfit exercise shorts, leaving his washboard abs and broad, bulky shoulders on full display

Hugh was in his element as he went up against the ocean, seemingly enjoying the waves battering against him.

The Hollywood heavyweight is in the Western Australian capital for three performances of his international concert tour The Man. The Music. The Show.

Although it may be colder in other parts of Australia, Perth reached 23 degrees, which was enough for Hugh to get his board shorts out.

Loving it! Hugh was in his element as he went up against the ocean, seemingly enjoying the waves battering against him

Day off: The New York-based star is in the Western Australian capital for three performances of his international concert tour The Man. The Music. The Show

Feeling the chill? A wincing expression on the actor’s face at some points suggested the water may not have been as warm as the air temperature

What a day! Earlier on Thursday, he had met his friends at Barchetta café, also on Perth’s Cottesloe Beach

However, a wincing expression on the actor’s face at some points suggested the water may not have been as warm as the air temperature.

Hugh looked happy for the most part as beamed with joy and showed of a toothy grin for most of the ocean swim.

Earlier on Thursday, he had met his friends at Barchetta café, also on Perth’s Cottesloe Beach.

Hugh was enjoying a day of relaxing after performing at the RAC Arena on Wednesday night.

A well-deserved break: Hugh was enjoying a day of relaxing after performing at the RAC Arena on Wednesday night

Fit frame: The X-Men star showed he is still just as ripped from his days when he played Wolverine

Thumbs up! The Bondi native seemed to give Cottesloe Beach his stamp of approval

Happy! Hugh looked happy for the most part as beamed with joy and showed of a toothy grin for most of the ocean swim

He has been touring his one-man concert The Man. The Music. The Show. around the world since May.

Hugh had the whole of Thursday to relax in the Western Australian capital before back-to-back shows on Friday and Saturday night.

The 50-year-old will return to Melbourne next week for a fourth show in the Victorian capital before heading to Brisbane and Auckland to conclude the Oceania leg of the tour.

Having already toured Europe and part of North America, he will return to the US and Mexico to conclude the international concert run in October.