Byron Bay - Wategos: weather statistics and wind history

28.6361° S, 153.634° E
26.10.2026
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Significant gusts forecast (13.1 m/s)
  • Wave height – experience required (2.1 m)
  • Unlikely breeze — 3% probability
27.10.2026
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Light wind – experience required (5.6 m/s)
  • Significant gusts forecast (8.2 m/s)
  • Unlikely breeze — 1% probability
28.10.2026
  • Too light wind – kite foiling only (4.1 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Low breeze chance — 26% probability
29.10.2026
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Light wind – experience required (5.9 m/s)
  • Moderate breeze chance — 51% probability
30.10.2026
  • Good kite forecast: wind 5.4 m/s, gusts 6.8 m/s, no major model differences
  • Light wind – experience required (5.4 m/s)
  • Moderate breeze chance — 52% probability
31.10.2026
  • Too light wind – kite foiling only (4.9 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Significant gusts forecast (7.3 m/s)
  • Unlikely breeze — 1% probability
01.11.2026
  • Too light wind – kite foiling only (4.7 m/s)
  • Rain detected – challenging conditions
  • Unlikely breeze — 13% 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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