Wategos is the beach inside the bay under Byron Bay’s lighthouse. This beach is the ‘rich and famous’ region of Byron Bay and the beach itself is beautiful. The wave is mostly a soft right ‘point break’ but often there are beachies further down. It is a soft wave for the most part, with a high population of mals and learners. A great beach for the family. Only hazards are an occasional rip on bigger days and a few rocks in the corner.
What are the best surf conditions for Wategos?
Gets good from head-high to overhead. We recommend riding your longboard, standard shortboard or fish here. Wategos in Byron Bay is best suited to beginner to advanced surfers. The surf here is pretty consistent (6/10) and can get busy at peak times (5/10). The best winds for Wategos are Southeast. The best swell direction is from the East
