Byron Bay, Tallows Beach

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Tallows Beach from Cape Byron

Tallow's Beach is the least known and least used beach on the south side of the Byron headland. Is a very long sandy beach with a variety of breaks along his length. The surf is generally larger surf as most swells go straight into it.

Kiteboarding Facilities in Byron Bay, Tallows Beach

Getting there:

Nearest airport:

Ballina-Byron Airport

Nearest big city:

Brisbane, Gold Coast

Nearest town:

Byron Bay

Trip from town:

short

Access:

immediate

Directions:

Drive south of Byron, about 5km. Access from different points in Suffolk Park.

At the beach:

Level required:

expert

Best style:

freestyle
wave
speed

Watersports:

kitesurf
surf

Spot type:

beach

Shore:

soft sand

Bottom:

sandy

Crowd:

average

Hazards:

- strong currents
- sharks

Facilities:

+ toilets
+ showers
+ shop
+
+ parking

Beach rules:

Avoid beach north of cosy corner vehicle access track due to hang glider landing area and strong current around the cape.

Weather:

Hot in the summer, don't need any weetsuit. In winter the water stays around 18°/20° but the air can be cold.

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Wind conditions:

Dominant winds:

NE
E
SE

Respect to shore:

Best direction:

Wind strenght (Bf):

3-4
4-5
6-7

Blowing at:

Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]


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Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]


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Wind details:

Good beach for downwinders - take caution at high tide with narrow busy beach.

On the water:

Water quality:

clean

Best tide:

Waves:

Consistency:

consistent (61-120 days/yr)

Water details:

Choppy water and often large surf, strong currents. Intermediate to Expert, must be able to cope with whitewash from waves, and stay upwind

When is flat:

Day activities:

Night scene:

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