Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 05 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
23.9° 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 Tuesday (Jan 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gallows in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 6th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 6th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
E
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
E
0.9
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
SSE
2.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)999999888845657767868
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2526252427435535352228143571114140253250206148629
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
15
NE
5
W
15
S
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
15
NNW
20
NNE
30
NE
20
NNW
25
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
25
S
35
S
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:26AM
1.99
10:59PM
1.28
11:11AM
1.92
11:47PM
1.29
11:54AM
1.80
12:35AM
1.28
12:36PM
1.65
1:24AM
1.28
1:18PM
1.48
2:17AM
1.27
2:01PM
1.33
3:14AM
1.29
2:49PM
1.19
4:15AM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:10PM
0.16
4:36AM
0.29
5:53PM
0.21
5:23AM
0.37
6:35PM
0.27
6:11AM
0.46
7:15PM
0.34
7:02AM
0.57
7:54PM
0.40
7:58AM
0.67
8:34PM
0.45
9:06AM
0.74
9:16PM
0.49
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52-
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
---1----------------4
Temp. °C252624242523262623262723252723282925242521
Feels °C (?)272725252625272624252522232422262624232318
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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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