The Wave
South wind keeps The Pass clean, east to northeast swell is the main trigger, and medium to low tide is usually the cleaner half of the cycle.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
The Pass
The Pass is Byron Bay's iconic Cape Byron point break, a long right-hander that peels from the rocky outcrop toward Clarkes Beach and sits at the heart of the town's surf scene. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for The Pass in New South Wales.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationNew South Wales, AU
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind E 3 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Paid parking, showers, toilets, and the boat ramp are right there, and the lineup crowds fast when the point is on.
Bigger swell makes it more serious, so keep a close eye on the swell size, the crowd, and the rip flow before paddling out.
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