Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 07 Dec 2025 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
21.9° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Monday (Dec 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 8th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 8th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 13th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
E
0.1
E
1
SE
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
ENE
0.5
ENE
1.3
NE
0.2
S
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
E
1
S
0.6
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)8968967576899713121211111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)125918114734319044685807492117413400308415286167
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
20
S
10
N
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NNW
20
NNE
30
NNE
20
N
20
NE
15
NE
10
NNW
10
S
15
SSE
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
NE
5
NE
20
NE
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossglasscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:35AM
1.99
11:10PM
1.20
11:26AM
1.91
12:07AM
1.15
12:17PM
1.80
1:08AM
1.13
1:10PM
1.67
2:12AM
1.12
2:05PM
1.53
3:17AM
1.15
3:01PM
1.39
4:19AM
1.21
3:57PM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:25PM
0.19
4:43AM
0.32
6:19PM
0.24
5:34AM
0.41
7:13PM
0.30
6:29AM
0.51
8:07PM
0.36
7:30AM
0.60
9:00PM
0.40
8:40AM
0.67
9:49PM
0.43
9:57AM
0.70
10:34PM
0.44
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunrise5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--
Sunset-7:37--7:38--7:39--7:39--7:40--7:42--7:42-
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clear
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clear
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clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282621242422272723262723242320201920232422
Feels °C (?)282622242222252422252525262420221920252422
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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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