Clarkes Beach
Byron Bay · Australia
Beach break in a baygood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Soft waves next to The Pass. Best wind — S-SE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | north |
| Working swell | from north — southeast |
| Coordinates | -28.642, 153.62 |
FAQ
Is Clarkes Beach good for beginners?
Yes, Clarkes Beach works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Clarkes Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#byron-bay/clarkes-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Byron Bay
- Belongil — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Main Beach (Byron) — Beach break in a bay, beginners
- The Pass — Right-hand point by the headland Byron Bay, beginners and intermediates
- Wategos — Right-hand point in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Tallows — Open beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Broken Head — Right-hand point by the headland, intermediates
- Lennox Point — Right-hand point over rocks, advanced surfers
- Boulders — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Sharpes Beach — Beach break and reef, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Shelly Beach (Ballina) — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Lighthouse Beach (Ballina) — Beach break by the breakwater, beginners and intermediates