Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 25 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
25.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gallows in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 25th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 28th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 28th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
3
1
1
2
0
1
!
!
!
2
!
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
E
2.2
E
2.3
E
2.1
E
1.9
ESE
1.6
E
1
E
1
E
0.7
E
3
S
3
SSE
3
SSE
2.2
SSE
3
S
1.9
SSE
2.1
S
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SE
Period(s) (?)101212121111101010131413131212111010987
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6871288147212089115662141969428173068272315562239931102943627814410569
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SE
10
NW
5
NE
20
NE
15
SSW
20
WNW
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
SE
10
SW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
SE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onoffcrosscrosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:26AM
1.68
7:07PM
1.32
7:16AM
1.70
7:48PM
1.43
7:59AM
1.70
8:26PM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
11:54PM
0.52
1:10PM
0.34
12:54AM
0.43
1:49PM
0.29
1:44AM
0.36
2:22PM
0.27
2:28AM
0.32
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--
Sunset-6:52--6:52--6:50--6:49--6:47--6:46--6:45-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------3------
Temp. °C232422252724262618192019212321222321222321
Feels °C (?)222323262624232112171718182021192019202221
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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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