I loved Wategos Beach and it is wonderful for swimming, surfing or a beach lunch. The surfers hang out here too, so there is usually a good number of people around. There is accomodation and restaurants if you wish to eat here, or even spend a few nights. The only reason for the 4 star review is because of the metered parking. After 9am, you pay to park here, and the spaces are limited, so you can struggle to find a park. The is no off street parking, so it's pay or you don't park. Mind you, the parking charge is not excessive, expect to pay $10 to park for 4 hours. This beach is the place you end up, when you miss the last Cape Byron Lighthouse turn off, and let me assure you, it's a very nice wrong turn to make.