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Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
24.5° 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 (Jan 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gallows in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 2AM. 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 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 14th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 18th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri afternoon).

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
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!
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SSE
2
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
1
SE
1.1
E
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
1.5
SE
2.1
SSE
3
SSE
3.5
S
3
S
2.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)7777778888888888911111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)45641725611810591157240207165169287155117993197362344326920001280
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
25
S
25
S
10
SW
15
S
20
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
SE
5
WSW
15
NE
20
NE
15
NNW
20
SSE
30
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
10
SE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		onglasscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossoncross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:15AM
1.32
3:45PM
1.08
5:13AM
1.38
4:51PM
1.02
6:05AM
1.46
5:57PM
1.01
6:51AM
1.55
6:55PM
1.04
7:32AM
1.65
7:45PM
1.09
8:10AM
1.74
8:30PM
1.16
8:46AM
1.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:16PM
0.49
10:29AM
0.76
10:03PM
0.50
11:52AM
0.73
10:54PM
0.50
12:55PM
0.66
11:47PM
0.48
1:42PM
0.57
12:37AM
0.45
2:21PM
0.48
1:22AM
0.42
2:57PM
0.39
2:06AM
0.39
3:32PM
0.33
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52
light rain
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
3--1----------3------
Temp. °C232324232425242626242728242725232325222324
Feels °C (?)212022222425252625272828262822191921182223
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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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