Covetrip / Beach / Yamba, NSW, Australia

Yamba Main Beach

4.8 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Yamba Main Beach is at Yamba, NSW, Australia in Byron & North Coast NSW, Australia.

Yamba Main Beach at Yamba, NSW, Australia. Patrolled surf beach popular with locals and visitors. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

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At a glance

Water temperature

20 °C

Sea state

Rough

Waves

1.38 m

Shoreline

site.features.sand

Region

Byron & North Coast NSW

Country

Australia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Yamba Main Beach?

Yamba, NSW, Australia

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Byron & North Coast NSW, Australia

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

19/09

26°

11°

Wind 12 km/h

UV index 7

20/09

24°

12°

Wind 18 km/h

UV index 7

21/09

27°

13°

Wind 23 km/h

UV index 7

22/09

22°

19°

Wind 25 km/h

UV index 4

23/09

21°

17°

Wind 18 km/h

UV index 7

24/09

21°

16°

Wind 17 km/h

UV index 7

25/09

22°

15°

Wind 17 km/h

UV index 7

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan

24.9°

Feb

25.7°

Mar

25.5°

Apr

24°

May

22.6°

Jun

20.9°

Jul

19.5°

Aug

19.7°

Sep

20.8°

Oct

22.2°

Nov

22.6°

Dec

23.7°