Clarkes Beach surf forecast
Byron Bay · New South Wales · Australia
The eastern corner of Byron's main bay, just west of The Pass. The main peaks run right off the rocks with smaller lefts beside them, and the corner gives some shelter from south and east winds, so it is the usual back-up when Main Beach is blown out. Gentle on small days and popular with surf schools.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces N
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- SE, E, NE
- Best wind
- S, SSW, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- All year
- Typical size
- 0.5-1.5 m
- Crowd
- high
- Hazards
- Rocks at the eastern end; Busy lineup next to The Pass
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Byron Bay.
Nearby spots
- The Pass, Byron Bay
- Main Beach (Byron Bay), Byron Bay
- Wategos Beach, Byron Bay
- Tallows (Cosy Corner), Byron Bay
- The Wreck, Byron Bay
- Little Wategos, Byron Bay
Questions
Is Clarkes Beach good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rocks at the eastern end; busy lineup next to the pass. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Clarkes Beach?
SE, E, NE swell, S, SSW, SE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 0.5-1.5 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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