Is November a good month to surf Byron Bay?

November is outside Byron Bay's main surf season (March–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Byron Bay in November?

About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Byron Bay in November?

Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 3.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.

Surf Byron Bay in November

Surfing Byron Bay in November: outside the main surf season, air around 22°C, sea around 23°C, 3.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

22°C

Sea temperature

23°C

Rain

3.1 mm/day

Wind

24 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

8 s

Main swell direction

From ESE (113°)

What to wear: with the sea around 23°C in November, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Byron Bay in November

Offshore of Byron Bay, waves in November average 1.4 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.6 m — the smallest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 8 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.

November in the context of Byron Bay's surf season

Byron Bay's main surf season runs March–September. November is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Byron Bay?: November is outside Byron Bay's main surf season (March–September), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Byron Bay in November?: About 23°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Byron Bay in November?: Air temperature averages 22°C, with about 3.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.