When should you surf Main Beach, Byron Bay today?
The strongest signal points around 6h with a 50/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Main Beach, Byron Bay surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Main Beach, Byron Bay (Northern NSW).
Best score today
506h
Now
2502:00
Waves
1.6 m
8 s
Wind
14 km/h
Sideshore · SE
Tide
▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00
range 0.9 m
Light
06:07 → 18:55
Best windows today
6h50/100
1.6 m · 8 s · 10 km/h
7h50/100
1.6 m · 8 s · 8 km/h
8h50/100
1.6 m · 8 s · 12 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · E | high tide |
| 01:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 13 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 9 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 63 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 6 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 8 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 50 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 12 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | — | 1.6 m · 8 s | 15 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.6 m · 8 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.6 m · 8 s | 18 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.6 m · 8 s | 18 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.6 m · 8 s | 19 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.6 m · 8 s | 20 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.6 m · 8 s | 20 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.6 m · 8 s | 20 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.6 m · 7 s | 17 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.6 m · 7 s | 15 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 8 s | 14 km/h · E | low tide |
| 21:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 7 s | 14 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 7 s | 13 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 25 | 1.6 m · 7 s | 13 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Main Beach, Byron Bay today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Main Beach, Byron Bay suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Main Beach, Byron Bay.