Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Gallows surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gallows sea temperature is
26.3° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gallows this week:

The surf forecast for Gallows over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gallows in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 25th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 25th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 25th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gallows over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
!
!
4
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.8
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
2
ESE
1.9
E
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
3.5
ESE
3
ESE
2.3
ESE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
1.2
SSE
1
SE
Period(s) (?)8109977899101013121111101010101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)47125113717026437763160611631352356422871238416255185130125277229
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
10
SE
10
SE
20
S
25
S
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SE
5
WNW
5
NNE
20
NE
15
NNW
25
N
35
NNE
15
SSW
5
SSE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
onoffglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:50PM
1.81
11:10AM
1.59
11:36PM
1.80
11:58AM
1.44
12:29AM
1.75
12:55PM
1.28
1:32AM
1.69
2:09PM
1.14
2:47AM
1.63
3:42PM
1.07
4:10AM
1.61
5:11PM
1.11
5:24AM
1.64
6:17PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:09AM
0.29
5:14PM
0.31
6:03AM
0.36
5:56PM
0.38
7:05AM
0.44
6:45PM
0.47
8:21AM
0.51
7:47PM
0.55
9:53AM
0.53
9:07PM
0.60
11:19AM
0.48
10:37PM
0.59
12:22PM
0.40
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sat
28
Sunrise-6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54-
Sunset--6:57--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:49
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
3216336-----------1--
Temp. °C222324222223222324222325222526242628252224
Feels °C (?)232223232224232121202123232625252426242123
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Information about the Gallows Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gallows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gallows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gallows surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Gallows) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Gallows may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Gallows, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 58 km (36 miles) away

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