Main Beach, Byron Bay
Main Beach
A main beach right by the town centre, patrolled by lifeguards, and home to surf lessons, sunset picnics and street performers.
Main Beach sits at the end of Jonson Street, a two-minute walk from the town centre. The beach is wide, and from it you can see Cape Byron Lighthouse to the east. Lifeguards patrol between the red and yellow flags, making it a good swimming spot. Several surf schools run lessons here (group lessons of 2 hours cost about AUD 70–90). In the evenings, drum circles and street performances often take place on the grassy slope, and this is the traditional place to watch the sunset in Byron Bay. Parking nearby is paid and hard to find. Be aware of rip currents along the beach.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Byron Bay Town Centre
- Clarkes Beach
- The Pass
- Cape Byron Walking Track
- Belongil Beach
- Wategos Beach
- Cape Byron Lighthouse
- Most Easterly Point of Mainland Australia