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Surfing Byron Bay Australia is an amazing experience, the backdrop behind the wave is nearly unbeatable and the waves at times can be near perfect as they break on white soft sands. 

This once little whaling village has grown and grown.   She continues her growth, and for a long time now has been one of Australia’s most popular holiday destinations.  Yes, Byron Bay has so much to offer the travel-hungry holiday maker.  She seems to have everything.  Her beauty is breathtaking and the town’s people’s hospitality is outstanding.   Life here is just “super chilled” as Byron moved from being a largely Hippy town in the Sixties and Seventies to what she is today, a mixture of Cosmopolitan and Alternate lifestyles, that have managed to retain the best of both worlds.   Aye, and the famous mountain, Mount Warning, smiles down on the Bay every day, bringing upon her the fortune she so deserves.

Surfing, Kite boarding and Skateboarding

The surf scene here is amazing; the waves are world class, with surfers such as Danny Wills, Kieren Perrow and a whole lot more, visiting.   Never has one small town anywhere in the world produced such a high standard of classic surfers. The popular surf breaks such as The Pass, The Wreck and Tallow’s Beach can become quite competitive, as each surfer tries to grasp his next tube and explode as many Re-entries as possible.  Other breaks such as Watego’s are a little more relaxed, however - still, look out!  -These long boarders can really surf.   Nevertheless, there are many more great breaks around that aren’t crowded, and if you wake up early enough, you can usually find a wave you can surf solo.

 Surfing Byron Bay Australia and the locals

The locals here are pretty chilled and will respect you if you respect them.   Surfing here for most is their life; the locals are always willing to give you a hand with information about the area, or to direct you to where the next red-hot band is playing, for that matter.  They’re a lay-back lot, and it wasn’t really that long ago when, if the surf was up, shops would closed with a sign on their doors saying ‘’gone surfing’’.

 Byron Bay Town

The town of Byron Bay is just below the middle of The Bay’s long beach, and is a stone throw away from the beach itself.   This Cosmopolitan x Hippie town is chock-a-block full of great shopping places, pubs, restaurants, and has an incredible night life.   Almost anything you want can be found in this colourful little place, and everything is within a comfortable walking distance.

Surfing Byron Bay Australia and The Surf Breaks

 Watego’s

This right hand point break starts at the most easterly tip of Australia and is best as a Long boarders’ wave.   It can, at times, produce a very long ride and gets faster as it moves down the line. Dolphins are a very common sight at this break and they just love to play around surfers.

Break Type- Right point with sand bottom. Outside take off zone.  A few rocks.

Best Conditions- South east wind with an east to northeast swell.

Swell size- .5 to 2mtrs

Tides- Low to Mid

Best time of year- The Aussie summer

Surfing Byron Bay Australia (The Pass)

Just a short paddle away from Watego’s is the famous right point ‘’The Pass,’’ and at times this can be the longest ride on the North Coast, with one ride capable of being a kilometre long. Jelly legs are sure to set in. This place when it is pumping can be extremely competitive as each surfer searches for their next dream wave. The “Suck Rock” can give you a dream-time tube if you’re prepared to battle in the line-up with the rip and fellow surfers.   If not, just sit further down the line and wait for one to come your way.

• Break Type- Right point with sand bottom. Outside take off zone a few rocks.
• Best Conditions- South east winds with an east to north east swell.
• Swell size- .5 to 2mtrs
• Best time of year- The Aussie summer

The Wreck

Surfing Byron Bay Australia and The Wreck!  What a wave!  This wave is terrific and punches out some super hollow barrels to boot. When it’s really pumping, this place can match any famous beach break, and can snap a board in a second. The Wreck can be surfed on any tide; you just have to watch the sand movement. This spot has its own real ship wreck; an old Whaling ship.  The rudder and old boiler are still visible, and when the surf’s big, that’s where you can take off.

• Break Type- Right and left beach break with sand bottom, caution of the wreck and its boilers.
• Best Conditions- South east winds with an east to north east swell. Huge south swells also.
• Swell size- .5 to 3mtrs
• Best time of year- All year round.

The Belongil

Sandy break, same conditions as above for The Wreck.  Can be less crowded and have nice waves at times.  Great spot for beginners.  But beware beginners!  Don’t surf alone.  Always take a buddy!

Tallow’s Beach

On the southern side of the Byron lighthouse is the famous Tallow’s beach.  This beach extends all the way down to Broken Head.

• Break Type- Left and right beach break that is pretty punchy. Offshore winds create hollow conditions and dolphins are frequently seen along here.
• Best Conditions- North west to north east winds, with east to north east swells, small south swells.
• Swell Size- 1 to 3 metres
• Best time of year- Summer to Autumn

As you can see Surfing Byron Bay Australia is very consistent and waves nearly all year round, but if you only want to choose one season go in the Australian late summer to the end of Autumn. The waves are great the waters warm and there are plenty of waves.

Beginners can also experience the art and fun of surfing at one of the great surf schools.  There are loads.

If you would like more information about surfing try joining the World Boardriders Club and get information from the locals themselves.