Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 11 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 Wednesday (Feb 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 11th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 11th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 13th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.9
ENE
0.6
E
0.6
E
2.1
SSE
2.1
SE
2
SE
1.7
SE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)888886887777777777666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)585894464332958954527117017518713513512112410382705144
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
20
NE
15
NNW
10
NNE
5
E
30
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
20
ESE
10
SE
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
S
10
S
20
SSE
5
SE
5
SE
15
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:13PM
0.96
5:28AM
1.42
5:40PM
0.96
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:25AM
0.76
10:01PM
0.60
12:37PM
0.68
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
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32-
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262724312925212221212121212120222421242522
Feels °C (?)272725323125202120212120222222222321252422
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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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