Is April a good month to surf Byron Bay?

Yes — April falls in Byron Bay's main surf season (March–September).

How warm is the sea in Byron Bay in April?

About 25°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Byron Bay in April?

Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 3.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Byron Bay in April

Surfing Byron Bay in April: in the main surf season, air around 23°C, sea around 25°C, 3.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

23°C

Sea temperature

25°C

Rain

3.2 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.4 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From ESE (113°)

What to wear: with the sea around 25°C in April, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Byron Bay in April

Offshore of Byron Bay, waves in April average 1.7 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.6 m — the 3rd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.4 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the ESE.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Byron Bay's surf season

Byron Bay's main surf season runs March–September. April is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Byron Bay?: Yes — April falls in Byron Bay's main surf season (March–September).
How warm is the sea in Byron Bay in April?: About 25°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Byron Bay in April?: Air temperature averages 23°C, with about 3.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.