Top rated Beaches in Byron Bay, Australia to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Beaches in Byron Bay

Experience the best that Byron Bay has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from Beach category.

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Within Byron Bay

Pottsville Beach

Beach

Wide, unspoiled sandy Pacific beach in a town, with strong waves & lifeguards on duty.

4.80 (81 reviews) (~27.63 km from centre)

Clarkes Beach

Beach

Sweeping, wide sandy beach known for surfing lessons & humpback whale sightings.

4.80 (52 reviews) (~1.15 km from centre)

Seven Mile Beach

Beach

Long, sandy beach popular for surfing as well as swimming, fishing, snorkeling & walks.

4.80 (31 reviews) (~16.86 km from centre)

The Pass

Beach

Surf breaks, dolphin or whale sightings & sunset strolls on a beach overlooked by a lighthouse.

4.70 (372 reviews) (~1.61 km from centre)

Tallow Beach

Beach

This expansive sandy beach in Arakwal National Park is a popular spot for swimming & birdwatching.

4.70 (269 reviews) (~1.23 km from centre)

Wategos Beach

Beach

Picturesque, sheltered sandy beach popular for surfing, swimming, paddle boarding & picnicking.

4.70 (179 reviews) (~2.13 km from centre)

Main Beach

Beach

Long sandy beach popular for swimming & surfing, with bars, restaurants & hotels nearby.

4.70 (153 reviews) (~0.81 km from centre)

Belongil Beach

Beach

Tranquil 2.5-km. beach with lifeguards on select dates & a clothing-optional area at the north end.

4.70 (112 reviews) (~2.32 km from centre)

Heaven/Harrys Hill/ Christmas Beach

Beach

👍👍 Nice point to walk from The esplanade and then go back by the forest. Sadly it is not possible to walk next to the river, that much, but you can find a boat to sail along it. Very quiet point, and the beach is very popular to walk dogs (in case you ger tired of the wildlife :D)

4.70 (80 reviews) (~13.82 km from centre)

Broken Head Beach

Beach

Secluded sandy beach with parking, active waves for surfing & views of the headlands.

4.70 (56 reviews) (~5.9 km from centre)

Seven Mile Beach

Beach

4.70 (41 reviews) (~12.64 km from centre)

Kings Beach

Beach

4.70 (38 reviews) (~6.87 km from centre)

Torakina Beach

Beach

👍 It really depends on the time of the year that you don’t get much swell on this small pocket beach. We had fun though even on a short period of a dip. Not advisable if you have a toddler without any floaters on if you’re planning to go for a swim as the swell can swoop you off the shore. It can also...

4.60 (291 reviews) (~13.69 km from centre)

Byron Beach

Beach

👍 Awesome beach, waves can get absolutely mental but it’s all in the fun. Caught some waves with our surfboard, also got out boggie on with our boggie board. Was a bloody awesome day enjoying some uv rays, some soft white sand, beautiful blue ocean and some washing machine waves. No matter what your i...

4.60 (259 reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)