Wategos Beach

Wategos Beach sits on Marine Parade at Byron Bay, tucked beneath the famous Cape Byron headland in the beloved Northern Rivers beach town. A genuinely iconic and beautiful beach, it's a gorgeous, sheltered crescent of golden sand and clear water — one of Byron's most picturesque and beloved beaches, framed by the headland and the lighthouse, the kind of stunning spot that's a genuine highlight.

The appeal is that combination of a beautiful, sheltered beach and a spectacular setting: the lovely sand and water for swimming and surfing, the gorgeous headland surrounds, the chance to spot dolphins and (in season) whales, and the famous lighthouse walk close by all make it a magical spot for a swim, a surf or a relaxed beach day. Its stunning, picture-perfect setting makes it a real Byron treasure.

With a 4.8 rating from more than 160 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved beach. It's free and open year-round, but swimming conditions, surf, parking (which is limited) and facilities vary, and it gets busy over summer and holidays, so it's worth checking conditions before you go, taking sun protection, and swimming with care between the flags when patrolled — while enjoying the beautiful Wategos Beach at Byron Bay.