Is July a good month to surf Byron Bay?

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

How warm is the sea in Byron Bay in July?

About 21°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Byron Bay in July?

Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 1.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.

Surf Byron Bay in July

Surfing Byron Bay in July: in the main surf season, air around 18°C, sea around 21°C, 1.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

18°C

Sea temperature

21°C

Rain

1.4 mm/day

Wind

22 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.5 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.4 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From SSE (158°)

What to wear: with the sea around 21°C in July, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Byron Bay in July

Offshore of Byron Bay, waves in July average 1.5 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.6 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.4 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the SSE.

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.

July in the context of Byron Bay's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Byron Bay?: Yes — July falls in Byron Bay's main surf season (March–September).
How warm is the sea in Byron Bay in July?: About 21°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Byron Bay in July?: Air temperature averages 18°C, with about 1.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 22 km/h.