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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.

10-Day Forecast
Mon
22
44
Poor
0.5m
@10s
12km/h
Tue
23
33
Poor
1.1m
@8s
16km/h
Wed
24
36
Poor
1.4m
@9s
19km/h
Thu
25
56
Fair
1.1m
@13s
17km/h
Fri
26
75
Good
1.4m
@11s
12km/h
Sat
27
83
Firing
1.8m
@12s
9km/h
Sun
28
78
Good
1.6m
@12s
13km/h
Mon
29
58
Fair
1.1m
@9s
8km/h
Tue
30
53
Fair
1.1m
@9s
11km/h
Wed
1
37
Poor
0.8m
@6s
5km/h

Today's Conditions

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Swell
0.5m
E(79°)
Score: 3/25
Period
10s
Medium period swell
Score: 14/25
Wind
12km/h
SW(218°)
Score: 24/25
Weather
17°C
0.3mm42%
Windswell Component
0.2mSSW@2s
Secondary Swell
0.4mSSE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
afternoon
AM: 14 km/h WSW|PM: 11 km/h SW
Lighter winds later (11 km/h)

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

12:57 am
High tide - 0.84m
7:43 am
Low tide - -0.30m
2:08 pm
High tide - 0.68m
7:54 pm
Low tide - 0.03m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

44
Poor
Components
Swell Direction20/25
Swell Size3/25
Swell Period14/25
Wind24/25
Raw Score61/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+3
⚠️ Weak Component-5
🚫 Undersized Capmax 44
Adjusted Score59/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score44
🌊 Mostly in the tide window
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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
SSW (200°)
Offshore range
135° - 247°

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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