Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 12 Feb 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
25.3° C
(Which is normal 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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 13th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SSE
2.2
SE
2.1
SE
1.7
SE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.7
E
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)78877777777767771010999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4536245882712592702292171981491171541139910254127130996550
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
SSW
20
S
20
SE
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
ENE
15
NNW
5
NE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:20AM
1.51
6:44PM
1.03
7:05AM
1.61
7:31PM
1.12
7:44AM
1.71
8:11PM
1.23
8:21AM
1.80
8:47PM
1.34
8:57AM
1.87
9:23PM
1.44
9:33AM
1.90
9:59PM
1.52
10:10AM
1.89
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:12PM
0.59
1:22PM
0.57
12:13AM
0.55
1:57PM
0.47
1:04AM
0.49
2:29PM
0.38
1:48AM
0.43
3:00PM
0.31
2:30AM
0.37
3:31PM
0.26
3:10AM
0.32
4:03PM
0.23
3:51AM
0.30
4:36PM
0.22
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28-
Sunset--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32--7:31--7:30
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1441-1-343956---------
Temp. °C252122222122212122212222222324222627242728
Feels °C (?)262020202021212021212021212323222726242727
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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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