Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 03 Apr 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
25.1° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 6th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 6th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 5th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
SE
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)771099898999991010101010111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)978814428929030934835635427314213612913412015314113014312796
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
WNW
10
N
15
NE
15
NNW
5
NNE
20
NNE
10
NW
0
SSE
15
NE
15
NNW
20
N
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
onoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:10PM
1.72
10:21AM
1.47
10:45PM
1.72
10:55AM
1.37
11:22PM
1.69
11:31AM
1.27
12:01AM
1.63
12:12PM
1.17
12:46AM
1.57
1:04PM
1.08
1:37AM
1.51
2:16PM
1.02
2:39AM
1.47
3:45PM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:28AM
0.38
4:21PM
0.35
5:08AM
0.44
4:51PM
0.41
5:50AM
0.52
5:22PM
0.49
6:37AM
0.60
5:57PM
0.57
7:33AM
0.66
6:37PM
0.65
8:40AM
0.68
7:30PM
0.73
9:55AM
0.67
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Fri
10
Sunrise-6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01-
Sunset--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222222212020192022192326212627232325222528
Feels °C (?)232120181817171720192224202626232625232326
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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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