Yes, you can swim in Byron Bay all year. Depending of course on your tolerance to water temperature!
There is a wide expanse of sand that hugs the shore in Byron Bay – perfect for a refreshing swim at any time of year. It’s what you’re looking for if you want to paddle, walk and explore this beautiful stretch of coastline.
What is the water temperature in Byron Bay?
This obviously depends on the time of the year. In the summer months, the water temperature is around 26°C to 28°C. In the winter the water temperature is around 22°C. From our perspective we think its great all year long but boy oh boy us beautiful to swim in February on a warm Summer day.
What is the best time of year to go swimming in Byron Bay?
February and March are the best times to swim in Byron Bay. Waves are generally small and if you time it right you will have a nice warm day. The temperature is usually warm to hot just before the summer months. This is when most of our customers visit Byron Bay with high expectations and they are always more than satisfied.
Are there stingers in Byron Bay ocean waters at all?
Byron Bay is far too south to get the dreaded box jellyfish. However, there are some stinger species found in the waters of Byron Bay. This makes it an ideal location to come to for swimming for basically 6-8 months of the year. Of course if you don’t mind it a little cooler all year.
What are the best beaches to go swimming at?
It takes time to become acquainted with a new location, and in certain cases, even longer to break past the ‘Locals Only’ knowledge barrier. Any road tripper can tell you about the times they discovered a fantastic “unmissable” place long after they’d left town.
Google is a wonderful buddy, and Google Maps is our co-driver, but nothing matches having a local show you around. Capture a pen and paper, or take a screenshot. When you return to Byron Bay, you’ll want to remember where to swim. This is what we tell our pals!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE BEST OF BYRON BAY BEACHES HERE
Here our top picks for best beaches in Byron Bay:
Wategos Beach
Wategos Beach is a beach on the far north tip of Byron Bay. It is the most popular and beautiful beach on this part of the coast. Wategos is probably the most photographed beach of them as it is just beautiful location to swim.
It is a popular surfing beach that reaches both north and south of Wategos Point. This pretty 2 kilometer (1.2 mi) long beach is backed by sand dunes, and access to the water is limited in the north by a reef break and rocky point in the south.
Belongil Beach
Belongil Beach is one of the best beaches in the Byron Bay region. It’s also a place where you can relax as you swim and take in the views. Belongil is a northern suburb of Byron Bay, about 5 minutes drive from the town centre.
It’s also famous for another couple of reasons. First, it’s a dog-friendly beach where you can spend the afternoon with your best friend playing around the beautiful white sand.
Second, it’s well known for being a topless beach. So if you enjoy a bit of sun in all its heavenly glory and give the other puppies some love, you will love this beach.
The Pass Beach Byron Bay
This is one of the best beaches in Byron Bay. It is a tiny beach to the north of Byron Bay and it is not known for its bar or facilities.
However, what makes it famous is its hidden Pinnacle. A stunning limestone rock tower juts out from the sand, which locals say resembles a castle’s drawbridge – hence “The Pass”. There are also rock pools underneath that are great for swimming and snorkelling. This beautiful beach can be found about 5 minutes drive from Byron Bay centre.
It’s also the tamest of the beaches and rather family friendly. A lot of locals come here and make it a fun family day.
