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Lennox Head is a quality right-hand point break in northern NSW, near Byron Bay. The wave breaks over a basalt boulder reef, peeling along the headland with long, workable walls and barrel sections on bigger swells. The laid-back village atmosphere and warm water make it a popular NSW surf destination. One of the best points between Sydney and the Gold Coast.
Needs east or south-east groundswell. A westerly wind is offshore. Best at mid to high tide. The 3-6ft range produces quality rides. Consistent year-round with the best swells from cyclone season (Jan-April) and winter groundswells. The headland wraps swell reliably.
The take-off is at the top of the headland. The right runs along the boulder reef through multiple sections. Sit at the top for longest rides, or pick off sections further down. The inside section reforms near the beach.
Boulder reef throughout. Shallow on lower tides. Bluebottles seasonally. Sharks occasionally (sub-tropical waters). Currents along the headland on bigger days.
Car park at the headland with views of the break. Short walk down to the water. The village is charming with cafes and a general store.
Busy on good days. The Byron Bay/Lennox area has a large surfing population. 20-30 people on a solid swell. The local crew know the sections well. Weekdays are quieter. The point has a relaxed but established hierarchy.
Lennox offers better quality than most Byron Bay beaches with a more local, less touristy vibe. The point works on swells that are too small for the exposed beaches further north. The village has excellent cafes. Combine with a visit to nearby Broken Head for a different kind of wave. Seven Mile Beach (walking distance) offers uncrowded peaks.
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How busy each week is based on school holiday overlap from feeder markets.
The timing score combines two signals: historical conditions quality (how good the skiing or surfing typically is in a given week, based on 5 years of weather data) and crowd pressure (how many of this destination's feeder markets have school holidays that week).
Crowd pressure is weighted by each feeder country's share of visitors. If 40% of a resort's visitors come from France and France is on holiday, that contributes 0.40 to the crowd pressure score. Crowds can reduce the timing score by up to 35%, ensuring conditions still matter most.
Scores: 5 = great conditions with low crowds (the sweet spot). 4 = great conditions with moderate crowds, or good conditions with low crowds. 3 = average. 2 = below average conditions or very crowded. 1 = poor conditions or peak holiday chaos.
Last 29 days of logged conditions.
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We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Lennox Head. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical mid-June.
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
The best week for surf at Lennox Head is the week of 2 November (score 3/5) with low crowds.
Slim pickings. Only worth it if you are gagging for a wave. Short-period chop. The waves lack any real push. Onshore wind making a mess of the surface. Best conditions early morning before the sea breeze arrives. Not enough swell to get this spot firing properly.
Heads up: rip risk elevated, and rocks exposed at low tide.
Indicators derived from forecast data, not official warnings. Always check local lifeguard or official advice.
Good water clarity: ~14m visibility
Daily scores over the last 12 months at Lennox Head