The Pass
The Pass is Byron Bay's crown jewel—a long, winding right-hand point that embodies the region's laid-back surf culture. The wave is forgiving and fun, wrapping around the headland below the famous lighthouse, occasionally connecting all the way to Clarks Beach on bigger swells. It's a longboarder's paradise and a gathering place for the eclectic Byron community. Sunrise sessions with dolphins and the smell of the rainforest are part of the magic. Don't expect perfection—expect crowds, good vibes, and one of Australia's most beloved wave-riding experiences.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (70°)
- Direction range
- 45° - 135°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.80×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 180°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.6m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
10/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Best Season
Peak: Feb-May
Secondary: Jan, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Works year-round. Autumn best for cleaner conditions.
Getting There
👨👩👧👦Family Travel
Nearby Spots
Tallows Beach
🧭 Byron's swell magnet • South-facing exposure • Cape Byron views
Broken Head
🌿 Byron's step-up wave • Hollow reef right • Nature reserve setting
Lennox Head
🔥 Northern NSW's jewel • Kilometer-long dreams • Earn your waves
Ballina South Wall
🌊 Richmond River setup • Consistent lefts • Northern Rivers character
Casuarina Beach
🏖️ Tweed Coast quality • Gold Coast escape • Uncrowded peaks
Fingal Head
🌋 Basalt reef right • Australia's Giants Causeway • Ancient lava break