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The Pass

Byron Bay, Australia
👥Crowded🌀Strong rips🪨Rocks

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.

3-Day Forecast
Mon
16
80
Firing
1.4m
@11s
8km/h
Tue
17
58
Fair
1.1m
@10s
7km/h
Wed
18
59
Fair
1.0m
@9s
7km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Groomed
Clean faces from offshore winds
Swell
1.4m
ESE(111°)
Score: 16/25
Period
11s
Medium period swell
Score: 23/25
Wind
8km/h
SSE(153°)
Score: 25/25
Weather
22°C
0.0mm79%
Windswell Component
0.1mESE@1s
Secondary Swell
0.6mSSE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

6:41 am
High tide - 1.13m
1:17 pm
Low tide - -0.22m
7:04 pm
High tide - 0.77m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

80
Firing
Components
Swell Direction10/25
Swell Size16/25
Swell Period23/25
Wind25/25
Raw Score74/100
Adjustments
Wind History+6
Adjusted Score80/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score80
✨ Groomed

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°
Best window
morning

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

Best Season

Peak: Feb-May

Secondary: Jan, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Works year-round. Autumn best for cleaner conditions.

Getting There

Airport
BNK
Drive time
45 min
Data quality
verified

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Travel

✈️Getting There
🔄One connection- Same-day arrival possible
🛫Direct from- SYD, MEL, BNE
💻e-Visa- Apply online before travel
🚗Easy rental- International chains, good roads
🛡️Safety & Ease
Excellent infrastructure- First-world amenities
🗣️English primary- English spoken everywhere
💧Safe tap water
🍽️Western standards- Eat anywhere safely
📱Excellent coverage- 4G/5G everywhere
🏨Accommodation
Mid-range- Holiday Inn, Best Western level
👶Babysitting only- No structured programs
🍽️No all-inclusive- Self-catering or restaurants
Available:
🏨 Boutique hotel🏠 Vacation rental🛏️ Budget hotel🎒 Hostel
🎡Kid Activities
🏖️ Beach play🦜 Wildlife tours🛶 Kayaking🚶 Coastal walks🏄 Surf lessons

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