64Spot Score
The Farm Byron Bay
Cafes · Ewingsdale
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery.
4.4(5,306)· GoogleView details →
Byron Bay
Best Beaches in Byron Bay (2026)
25 beaches in Byron Bay, compiled from each venue's published details and Google Places data, ordered by Spot Score. Use the filters for suburb, price, hours and features.
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64Spot Score
The Pass
Beaches · Byron Bay
Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse.
4.7(430)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Beach Houses of Byron
Beaches · Byron Bay
A Byron Bay holiday accommodation collection offering distinctive houses, apartments and studios for couples, families and groups.
4.6(132)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Tallow Beach
Beaches · Listed under Byron Bay
This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching.
4.7(321)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Beef and Beach Lennox Head
$$Cafes · Lennox Head
Grills, fish and global grub in a relaxed pub/restaurant with ocean views from a large balcony.
4.2(500)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
Byron Beach
Beaches · Byron Bay
Byron Beach is a beach in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 310 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
4.7(310)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Wategos Beach
Beaches · Listed under Byron Bay
Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking.
4.7(260)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Main Beach
Beaches · Listed under Byron Bay
Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby.
4.6(231)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Torakina Beach
Beaches · Brunswick Heads
Torakina Beach is a beach in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 307 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
4.6(307)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Sharpes Beach
Beaches · Skennars Head
A 1.3-kilometre beach near Lennox Head with car parks, vegetated dunes, surf, fishing and significant rip-current hazards.
4.4(85)· GoogleView details →
55Spot Score
Belongil Beach
Beaches · Listed under Byron Bay
Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end.
4.7(129)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Clarkes Beach
Beaches · Listed under Byron Bay
Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings.
4.8(77)· GoogleView details →
53Spot Score
Broken Head Beach
Beaches · Listed under Byron Bay
Secluded sandy beach with parking, active waves for surfing & views of the headlands.
4.7(83)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Kings Beach
Beaches · Broken Head
A stunning secluded beach at Broken Head near Byron Bay with a 4.8 rating across 56 reviews.
4.8(56)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Lighthouse Beach, Ballina
Beaches · Listed under Ballina
Lighthouse Beach, Ballina is a beach in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 90 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
4.6(90)· GoogleView details →
52Spot Score
Whites Beach
Beaches · Listed under Byron Bay
A short downhill hike leads to this secluded, white-sand beach by a cliff with sea caves.
4.5(107)· GoogleView details →
51Spot Score
Seven Mile Beach
Beaches · Lennox Head
Long, sandy beach popular for surfing as well as swimming, fishing, snorkeling & walks.
4.8(45)· GoogleView details →
51Spot Score
Tyagarah Beach
Beaches · Tyagarah
A beautiful natural beach at Tyagarah near Byron Bay with a 4.5 rating across 99 reviews.
4.5(99)· GoogleView details →
About these results
Australia's beaches are world-famous, and around Byron Bay you'll find everything from patrolled family swimming spots to quieter stretches of sand. Always swim between the red-and-yellow flags where lifeguards patrol, and slip, slop, slap — the UV is strong.
Listings are compiled from each venue's own published information and Google Places data, and ordered by Spot Score — a composite of attributed ratings, review volume, category fit and information freshness, not a firsthand review. Hours-based filters use published opening hours, which are not kitchen or last-order times. Sponsored placements are labelled and never counted in results. Spotted an error? Send a correction.
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Read guide →Beaches in Byron Bay — FAQs
What are the best beaches in Byron Bay?+
The beaches on this page are ordered by Spot Score, which combines attributed Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently the details were re-checked against their sources. The highest scorers appear first.
How is the Byron Bay beaches ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the completeness of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It is a composite of those signals, not a firsthand review, and it cannot be bought.
Can I filter beaches by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum Google rating, price level, whether a place is open now according to its published hours, and features such as dog-friendly or outdoor seating. A filter only matches venues whose details state that feature.
How many beaches are listed in Byron Bay?+
We currently list 25 beaches across Byron Bay and surrounding suburbs. Venues are added over time and details are re-checked against their published sources; please confirm hours with the venue before you go.
Are the beaches near Byron Bay patrolled?+
Many popular beaches are patrolled by surf lifesavers, especially over summer and on weekends. Always swim between the red-and-yellow flags, check signage for conditions, and never swim alone or after drinking.