New South Wales, Australia

Byron Bay

The Pass at Byron might be the best-natured wave in Australia — long, slow walls wrapping around a headland over sand, with dolphins making regular cameos.

Best forBeach
Approx. flying time~14h 20m from Los Angeles
Nearest airportBallina (BNK)

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About this place

The town takes surfing seriously without taking itself seriously, and Wategos next door offers an even gentler nursery. Australian autumn, March to May, brings the cleanest conditions and water that barely needs a spring suit.

Featured in Ten surf beaches where beginners actually stand up

When to go

Daytime highs run from about 19°C in July to 27°C in January. Driest in June and August and September; wettest in March, with rain on about 18 days. The sea is warmest in February at around 26°C, coolest at 20°C.

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August21° · rain 6 days · sea 21°Mild with the odd shower.

Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis).

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Flights

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