Byron Bay - Wategos, Wind forecast

28.6361° S, 153.634° E
07.09.2026 (Monday)
  • Good kite forecast: wind 5.4 m/s, gusts 7.0 m/s, no major model differences
  • Light wind – experience required (5.4 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (7.0 m/s)
  • Moderate breeze chance — 57% probability
08.09.2026 (Tuesday)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Models wind forecasts diverge significantly (> 7.8 m/s) (LEW 10.8 m/s vs ACCESS-C 3.0 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (9.4 m/s)
  • Unlikely breeze — 1% probability
09.09.2026 (Wednesday)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Light wind – experience required (5.1 m/s)
  • Low breeze chance — 45% probability
10.09.2026 (Thursday)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Models wind forecasts diverge significantly (> 7.2 m/s) (LEW 15.3 m/s vs ICON Global 8.1 m/s)
  • Strong wind – experience required (11.4 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (15.4 m/s)
  • Wave height – experience required (3.0 m)
  • Unlikely breeze — 0% probability
11.09.2026 (Friday)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Significant gusts forecast (10.2 m/s)
  • Wave height – experience required (2.9 m)
  • Unlikely breeze — 0% probability
12.09.2026 (Saturday)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Models wind forecasts diverge significantly (> 7.0 m/s) (LEW 11.0 m/s vs ECMWF 4.0 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (9.9 m/s)
  • Wave height – experience required (2.2 m)
  • Unlikely breeze — 1% probability
13.09.2026 (Sunday)
  • Wind too light – not suitable (3.4 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Low breeze chance — 47% probability
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Popular spot activity — Surfing

Wategos Beach is a sheltered bay that is protected from the larger swells that can hit the area during the winter months. This means that the water is generally calm and clear, which adds to the overall experience of surfing at this spot.

In addition to its great waves, Wategos Beach is surrounded by beautiful scenery, including lush vegetation and rocky cliffs. The beach is also well-maintained, with plenty of facilities for sportsmen and visitors.

While Wategos Beach can get crowded, especially during peak season, the atmosphere is generally friendly and welcoming, with surfers of all levels sharing the waves and enjoying the experience.

Several tips if you are a newbie:

Be patient and enjoy!


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