Byron & Ballina surf report

Every break we cover in Byron & Ballina, NSW: what it needs, who it suits, and today's call.

New region (beta): these break settings are still being checked by locals. Spot something off? Tell us.

• The Pass Beginner+

  Long, peeling right point under Cape Byron. A longboard favourite on a south-east swell.

  Best: south-south-westerly wind, east-north-east to south-south-east swell, mid tide.
• Wategos Learner+

  North-facing bay with soft waves on small swells. A good place to learn.

  Best: south-south-westerly wind, east-north-east to south-south-east swell, mid tide.
• Clarkes Beach Learner+

  Gentle beach between Main Beach and The Pass, popular with surf schools.

  Best: south-westerly wind, north-east to south-south-east swell, mid tide.
• Tallow Beach Intermediate+

  Long, exposed beach south of the Cape that picks up all the swell.

  Best: westerly wind, north-north-east to south swell, mid tide.
• Broken Head Beginner+

  Beach and point breaks in the nature reserve south of Byron.

  Best: westerly wind, north-north-east to south swell, mid tide.
• Lennox Head (The Point) Intermediate+

  World-class right-hand point over boulders, at its best in a big south-east swell.

  Best: south-south-westerly wind, east-north-east to south-south-east swell, mid tide.
• Sharpes Beach (Ballina) Beginner+

  Beach break north of Ballina with a mix of peaks.

  Best: westerly wind, north-north-east to south swell, mid tide.
• Evans Head Beginner+

  Beach and river-mouth banks at Evans Head.

  Best: westerly wind, north-north-east to south swell, mid tide.