When is the best time to surf Byron Bay?

Surf in Byron Bay is most reliable from March–September. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Byron Bay?

Sea temperature in Byron Bay averages 21°C in August and 27°C in February. That calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Byron Bay good for beginners?

Yes — Byron Bay has point breaks and beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Byron Bay with a team in another time zone?

Byron Bay runs on Australia/Sydney. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 1 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 8 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.

Surf Byron Bay, Australia

Surf Byron Bay, Australia: point breaks and beach breaks for all levels, best surf March–September, sea 21°C–27°C, monthly weather and remote-work time zones.

Waves

point breaks and beach breaks

Suits

all levels

Best surf months

March–September

Sea temperature

21–27°C

Surf season in Byron Bay, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.5	9 s E	25	26	5.2
February	–	1.8	9 s E	25	27	6.0
March	In season	1.7	9 s ESE	24	26	5.4
April	In season	1.7	9 s ESE	23	25	3.2
May	In season	1.7	10 s SSE	21	24	2.5
June	In season	1.6	10 s SSE	19	22	3.6
July	In season	1.5	10 s SSE	18	21	1.4
August	In season	1.5	9 s SSE	18	21	1.7
September	In season	1.5	9 s SSE	20	21	1.2
October	–	1.6	9 s SE	21	22	2.7
November	–	1.4	8 s ESE	22	23	3.1
December	–	1.4	8 s E	24	25	4.3

Surf spots near Byron Bay

Working remotely from Byron Bay

Byron Bay is on Australia/Sydney (UTC+11 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New Yorknone
San Francisco1 h
Londonnone
Berlinnone
Sydney8 h

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Byron Bay?: Surf in Byron Bay is most reliable from March–September. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Byron Bay?: Sea temperature in Byron Bay averages 21°C in August and 27°C in February. That calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Byron Bay good for beginners?: Yes — Byron Bay has point breaks and beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Byron Bay with a team in another time zone?: Byron Bay runs on Australia/Sydney. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 1 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 8 hours of shared workday with Sydney all year round.