Surf spot

Wategos Beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Wategos Beach in Australia, NSW, North. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, North
Coordinates: -28.6351, 153.6326

Metric
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Wave period (s)	6.4	6.8	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.3	6.8	6.5	8.7	7.2	7.3	7.8	7.8	7.8	7.8	8.1	8.3	8.2	8.6	8.4	8.3	8.3	7.8	7.8	7.8	8.2	8.3	8.3	8.3	7	7.7	7.7	8.5	5.5	7.3	8	8.7	9.2	9	8.1	7.6	7.4	9.2	8.4	8	7.7	7.6	7.7	7.5	7.2	7.3	7.3	6.8	6.9	7.1
Wave energy (kJ)	237	291	295	267	252	223	153	203	141	302	181	167	235	259	245	225	215	196	181	164	154	145	131	118	103	93	81	68	56	47	31	27	25	21	12	40	29	37	74	169	439	426	421	228	318	361	376	342	315	274	221	206	183	171	171	165
Wind speed (km/h)	6	5.2	4.5	9.2	9.4	9	3.1	4.5	4.5	6.4	4.5	4.9	11.3	8.7	2.7	3.1	4.7	5.2	3.4	6.8	12.1	11	8.1	6	5.2	4.8	5.4	7.2	12.3	12.6	10.5	8.7	7.3	8.4	12.1	16.3	16.6	19.6	17.8	16.3	11.9	11.5	11.8	12.6	19.2	19.4	13.4	13.9	9.7	9.3	8.2	10.5	6.9	10.2	4.7	4.2
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Wategos Beach is a beautiful, sheltered surf spot in Byron Bay, on the north coast of New South Wales, Australia. It sits just below the famous Cape Byron lighthouse and is known for its scenic setting, clean water, and laid-back vibe.

Surf characteristics

Wave quality: Often smooth and mellow, especially when the swell is small to moderate.
Wave type: Mostly a long, peeling beach-break / point-style setup depending on conditions.
Best conditions: Works best with easterly to northeast swell and light offshore winds from the west or southwest.
Skill level: Generally better for beginners to intermediate surfers, though more experienced surfers can enjoy it when conditions line up.

Beach and environment

Shelter: More protected than many open beaches in the Byron area, so it can stay surfable when other spots are messy.
Atmosphere: Relaxed and scenic, with a strong local and visiting crowd, especially in peak season.
Crowds: Can get busy because it’s one of Byron’s most famous and accessible beaches.

Things to know

Hazards: Watch for rips, changing sandbanks, and crowds in the water.
Best for: Surfing, swimming, and enjoying the views rather than heavy, powerful waves.
Access: Easy to reach from Byron Bay, with walking access and nearby parking, though access can be limited at busy times.