Beach break · Northern NSW · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Today's best is behind us. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
A sandbank beach break right in the centre of Byron, small and regular waves: THE learner beach of Byron, with several accredited surf schools. Toward the north end, the peak called "The Wreck" near the exposed shipwreck is also beginner-friendly.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Main Beach, Byron Bay, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Main Beach, Byron Bay is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Main Beach, Byron Bay comes broadly from South-West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Main Beach, Byron Bay, you can also check conditions at URBNSURF, Ouano, Île des Pins. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.