Sharpes Beach
Byron Bay · Australia
Beach break and reefgood for all levels — from beginner to advanced
Popular beach between Lennox and Ballina. Best wind — W.
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 and reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | all levels — from beginner to advanced |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from north — south |
| Coordinates | -28.827, 153.602 |
FAQ
Is Sharpes Beach good for beginners?
Yes, Sharpes 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 Sharpes 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/sharpes-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
- Clarkes Beach — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- 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
- Shelly Beach (Ballina) — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Lighthouse Beach (Ballina) — Beach break by the breakwater, beginners and intermediates