Beach in Byron Bay

Main Beach, Byron Bay Travel Guide

Main Beach, Byron Bay travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌤️ 67°F now🕔 4:05 AM local📅 Best: February, June, July, August, September, October and December

Summary

Main Beach, Byron Bay is a beach in Byron Bay. Main Beach, Byron Bay is a beach known for surf and lighthouse walks.

Right now it is 67°F (19°C) in Main Beach, Byron Bay with mainly clear. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 51°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Main Beach, Byron Bay is February, June, July, August, September, October and December. The climate is temperate. March, April and May tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 53°F.

The closest major airport is Brisbane Airport (BNE), about 92 mi away.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Main Beach, Byron Bay today at 8.2/10. Visibility is down to 1,8 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Main Beach, Byron Bay

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 28°38′36.2″S 153°36′43.9″E (-28.6434, 153.6122)

Weather in Main Beach, Byron Bay right now

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67°F
Mainly clear · feels like 66°F
Humidity74%
Wind9 mph SE
Gusts20 mph
UV index5.3 · Moderate
Cloud cover24%
Pressure1024 hPa
VisibilityPoor · 2 mi
Air quality35 · Good
Sea temperature68°F
Wave height1.1 m
Sunrise6:09 AM
Sunset5:26 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 80%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:05 AM, Aug 24 local time.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 68° / 51°

Drizzle · 86% rain · wind 9 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 68° / 54°

Light drizzle · 49% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about Main Beach, Byron Bay

TypeBeach
CityByron Bay
CountryAustralia
ContinentOceania
Coordinates28°38′36.2″S 153°36′43.9″E (-28.6434, 153.6122)
Known forsurf and lighthouse walks
Local time4:05 AM (UTC+10:00)
Best monthsFebruary, June, July, August, September, October and December
ClimateTemperate

Best time to visit Main Beach, Byron Bay

Go in February, June, July, August, September, October and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: March, April and May - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★★
March★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
May★★★☆☆
June★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★★

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid March, April and May - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Main Beach, Byron Bay

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Brisbane AirportBNE92 miBrisbane

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Main Beach, Byron Bay?

Main Beach, Byron Bay is a beach in Byron Bay. Its coordinates are -28.6434, 153.6122. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Main Beach, Byron Bay right now?

It is currently 67°F (19°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 74% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Main Beach, Byron Bay?

February, June, July, August, September, October and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Main Beach, Byron Bay, which has a temperate climate. March, April and May are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Main Beach, Byron Bay in?

Main Beach, Byron Bay observes Australia/Sydney (UTC+10:00). The local time is 4:05 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Main Beach, Byron Bay?

The closest airports are Brisbane Airport (BNE), 92 mi away.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 4:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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