Belongil Beach: Byron Bay nude beach surfing & accommodation

Go to Belongil Beach in Byron Bay for a nude beach, cheap Byron Bay accommodation, smaller crowds and surfing at the Wreck.

Belongil Beach is part of the reason Byron Bay in northern New South Wales has become such a popular resort town. Before everyone wanted a piece of Byron Bay, the town was popular with backpackers. And before that, it was popular with surfers.

If you can do just one thing in Byron Bay, make it kayaking with dolphins. The scenery’s beautiful, and you can get much closer to the dolphins than you would on a boat tour. BOOK HERE.

The reason it was popular with surfers is not because Byron Bay Main Beach is great for surfing. It’s because there are several beaches, facing in different directions, that are great for surfing. If the surf isn’t up at one of them, then it probably will be at another. Hence Byron Bay surfing lessons tend to shift location a little depending on conditions.

Belongil Beach: Surfing and swimming

Dune-backed Belongil Beach, north-west of Byron Bay town centre, is one of these surf beaches. Some reckon it’s the best beach in Byron Bay, and the white silica sands are certainly impressive.

The best surf break at Belongil Beach is the Wreck, an often fierce right-hander. To non-surfers, the Wreck is the remnants of the SS Wollongbar shipwreck. The hull and boilers can still be seen.

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Where is Belongil Beach?

Belongil Beach is 2.5km long and stretches from the Main Beach seawall to the mouth of Belongil Creek. It changes character somewhat along the way. The southern end is considerably busier, and is patrolled by lifeguards. On busy days, the southern end of Belongil Beach can feel like an extension of Byron Bay main beach. But it is the safest part of the beach for swimming.

8 amazing Byron Bay experiences worth booking today

Experience the region’s glorious natural landscapes from above – on a hot air balloon ride.
Go kayaking with dolphins – and get much closer to them than on a boat tour 🐬.
Learn to surf – on a half day surf lesson 🏄‍♀️.
Discover the local secrets – let a guide show you the hidden beaches and waterfalls 🏖️.
Go on a three habitat wildlife safari – spotting koalas, kangaroos and flying foxes 🐨🦘.
See glowworms light up the World Heritage-listed rainforest.
Explore the Byron Bay hinterland – including the rainforest walk to Minyon Falls.
Taste craft beers and spirits – on a tour of Byron’s breweries and distilleries 🍻.
Also try… Skydives | Sea-kayaking | Whale-watching.

Belongil Beach in Byron Bay — Belongil Beach at Byron Bay is a little quieter than Main Beach. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

Byron Bay nude beach

Further along Belongil Beach is an unofficial clothing-optional section.

If you want a nude beach in Byron Bay, Belongil Beach is the place to come.

Belongil Beach accommodation

If you’re staying in Byron Bay, Belongil Beach feels much less hectic and circus-like than the town. There are plenty of holiday lets, but otherwise Belongil Beach accommodation is a curious mix of fancy and frugal.

The plush Elements of Byron is here, but other Belongil Beach accommodation options include the Wake Up Byron Bay hostel and the Discovery Parks holiday park.