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Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 16 Jan 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
23.8° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gallows this week:

The surf forecast for Gallows over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gallows in the next 12 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 16th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 19th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 21st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gallows over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
S
1.1
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.1
E
1.2
E
2.4
E
2
E
1.9
E
1.7
E
1.8
ESE
2
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.2
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)767669888888889111010101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)992231211001088816917380056648833738851294811741000973819726769
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
25
NE
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
15
SW
15
SSE
15
E
5
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
SW
20
S
25
SSE
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glassoncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:45PM
1.09
8:10AM
1.74
8:30PM
1.16
8:46AM
1.83
9:11PM
1.23
9:23AM
1.89
9:49PM
1.29
9:59AM
1.91
10:27PM
1.34
10:35AM
1.91
11:06PM
1.39
11:13AM
1.86
11:46PM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:21PM
0.48
1:22AM
0.42
2:57PM
0.39
2:06AM
0.39
3:32PM
0.33
2:47AM
0.37
4:05PM
0.28
3:26AM
0.36
4:39PM
0.26
4:07AM
0.36
5:13PM
0.25
4:48AM
0.38
5:48PM
0.27
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51-
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-62821723--110515------
Temp. °C282824222422232422242523222421232422232422
Feels °C (?)282625212422242423242525232321192018202119
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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 12 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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