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Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 17 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
24.4° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 21st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
1
E
1.6
SE
1.7
SE
1.7
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.5
SSE
2.2
SSE
2.3
SE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.7
SE
1.7
SE
1.7
ESE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)789999989911111111101010109910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)81118415471402525397329311339117611891010846628628532287208131135
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SW
10
SE
15
SE
15
S
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
20
SSE
10
SW
15
SSE
15
ESE
10
NNW
10
SE
15
ENE
5
NNE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrossononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncrosscross-
on		onoffoncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:30PM
1.16
8:46AM
1.83
9:11PM
1.23
9:23AM
1.89
9:49PM
1.29
9:59AM
1.91
10:27PM
1.34
10:35AM
1.91
11:06PM
1.39
11:13AM
1.86
11:46PM
1.42
11:52AM
1.77
12:30AM
1.44
12:36PM
1.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:57PM
0.39
2:06AM
0.39
3:32PM
0.33
2:47AM
0.37
4:05PM
0.28
3:26AM
0.36
4:39PM
0.26
4:07AM
0.36
5:13PM
0.25
4:48AM
0.38
5:48PM
0.27
5:32AM
0.42
6:25PM
0.30
6:21AM
0.47
Sat
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07
Sunset7:52--7:52--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:50--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
154613552--21---------
Temp. °C262423242222242223242323232222242123252324
Feels °C (?)282724262222222020212020202020222124242425
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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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