Gallows Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.32° S 153.14° E

Gallows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gallows sea temperature is
20.6°C
1.1° 

Gallows surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gallows surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 816 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ENE swell.

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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gallows in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 3rd Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 8th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 8th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Friday
6
Saturday
7
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Rating
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2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
11
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.2
SSE
9
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
S
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
E
9
1.4
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.6
E
9
0.8
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
24
32
18
17
8
81
27
65
34
37
55
171
262
352
231
113
56
82
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
S
10
ESE
10
NNW
25
NNE
30
NNE
10
WNW
15
S
10
E
15
NNW
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
NW
20
NE
30
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:01AM1.05m
3:08PM1.58m
4:21AM1.11m
4:20PM1.54m
5:24AM1.22m
5:23PM1.50m
6:15AM1.34m
6:18PM1.47m
6:59AM1.46m
7:04PM1.43m
7:38AM1.57m
7:46PM1.38m
Low Tide
9:01PM0.37m
8:18AM0.56m
10:13PM0.35m
9:46AM0.56m
11:13PM0.31m
11:06AM0.51m
00:02AM0.28m
12:12PM0.44m
00:42AM0.25m
1:06PM0.37m
1:17AM0.23m
1:54PM0.32m
1:50AM0.22m
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Temp °C
21
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Feels °C
22
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17
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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.

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