Australia's easternmost wind playground. Real-time wind forecasts for Byron Bay — New South Wales' iconic surf and kite destination.
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Sign up free to add your own spots & set wind preferencesLive wind readings and the 7-day kitesurfing outlook for 1 spot in Byron Bay. Wind speeds are in knots, temperatures in °C, and all times are local to the spot. Daily figures cover the sailable window between 08:00 and 20:00. Last updated Aug 13, 2026, 9:41 AM UTC.
Right now at 19:00 local: 7 knots from the SSE (160°), gusting 13 knots, air 16°C. SSE is a marginal wind direction for this spot.
| Day | Wind | Gusts | Direction | Peak | Air | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Aug 13 | 7 kt | 13 kt | SSE (160°) | 19:00 | 16°C | 0% |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 11 kt | 19 kt | SSE (165°) | 14:00 | 20°C | 8% |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 12 kt | 23 kt | S (169°) | 11:00 | 19°C | 100% |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 12 kt | 22 kt | SSE (159°) | 11:00 | 20°C | 98% |
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Byron Bay's geography (a north-facing bay on the easternmost point of mainland Australia) gives it more wind angles than most spots on the east coast. The classic summer pattern is a building northeast sea breeze that fills in by late morning and runs through the afternoon at 15 to 22 knots, perfect for the bay-side launches. Stronger southerly changes bring 20+ knots from the south through Tallows. Winter sees less consistent wind but cleaner surf and the occasional westerly. The bay tends to be cleaner and more sheltered than the open gulf-side beaches.
Right in front of town. Works on a northeast sea breeze with side-onshore wind. Sandy launch, easy access, but it gets crowded with swimmers and SUPs in summer, so head to the eastern end.
The main kite launch in Byron, just west of Main Beach. Long sandy beach, less crowded than Main, and works well on northeast and southeast wind. The closest thing to a dedicated kite beach in the area.
Long, exposed beach south of the lighthouse. Powerful shore break, strong currents, and big open-ocean swell on south swells. A real wave kiting spot when the wind is southerly. Not for beginners.
World-famous longboard wave at the north end of Clarkes Beach. Primarily a surf spot, packed with surfers, but kiters occasionally ride it on the right wind days. Respect the lineup.
About 20 minutes north of Byron, at the mouth of the Brunswick River. Flatter water inside the river mouth, ocean swell outside. A good escape when Byron is crowded.
Most riders use 9 to 12 m² kites for the typical 15 to 22 knot summer sea breeze, with a 7 to 9 m² for the bigger southerly days. Wingfoilers usually rig 4 to 6 m². Water is warm in summer (low 70s to high 70s °F) and most riders wear a 2 mm shorty or springsuit. In winter (June to August) a 3/2 fullsuit is standard.
Sharks are part of the Byron picture. Stay aware, follow local advice, and avoid dawn and dusk sessions in murky water. Strong rip currents at Tallows and after heavy rain. Crowded summer beaches mean you need to give swimmers wide berth and launch from designated areas. Lightning storms in summer can build quickly.
Northeast sea breezes are the workhorse wind in Byron and almost always fill in by lunchtime in summer. Belongil is the most kite-friendly beach for launching and rigging. Parking fills up early at Main Beach in peak season, so get there in the morning or use the back streets. The Byron lighthouse car park gives you a great visual on what the wind is doing across the whole bay.
| Mon, Aug 17 |
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| 12 kt |
| 22 kt |
| SE (135°) |
| 12:00 |
| 20°C |
| 88% |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 10 kt | 17 kt | SE (134°) | 14:00 | 20°C | 89% |
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| Wed, Aug 19 | 5 kt | 16 kt | SE (138°) | 15:00 | 18°C | 75% |
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