Is October a good month to surf Byron Bay?

October 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 October?

About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

What is the weather like in Byron Bay in October?

Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 2.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.

Surf Byron Bay in October

Surfing Byron Bay in October: outside the main surf season, air around 21°C, sea around 22°C, 2.7 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

21°C

Sea temperature

22°C

Rain

2.7 mm/day

Wind

24 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.6 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.2 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From SE (135°)

What to wear: with the sea around 22°C in October, expect a 2mm shorty or springsuit.

Surf size in Byron Bay in October

Offshore of Byron Bay, waves in October average 1.6 m (5 ft), below the year-round average of 1.6 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.2 m (7 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the SE.

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.

October in the context of Byron Bay's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Byron Bay?: October 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 October?: About 22°C on average, which calls for a 2mm shorty or springsuit.
What is the weather like in Byron Bay in October?: Air temperature averages 21°C, with about 2.7 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.