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Gallows Surf Forecast
/ NSW – North Coast (46 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Gallows surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 02 Jun 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Gallows surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 2,678 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with E swell.
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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gallows in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gallows over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | SSW 9 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | |
39 | 43 | 41 | 43 | 82 | 73 | 50 | 48 | 49 | 413 | 1992 | 1292 | 1908 | 1209 | 679 | 541 | 267 | 126 | 78 | 71 | 100 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:32PM1.84m | 10:02AM1.20m | 10:11PM1.81m | 10:50AM1.18m | 10:51PM1.77m | 11:40AM1.18m | 11:33PM1.70m | 12:32PM1.19m | 00:18AM1.64m | 1:26PM1.23m | 1:08AM1.57m | 2:20PM1.29m | 2:03AM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22AM0.42m | 3:29PM0.53m | 5:04AM0.44m | 4:11PM0.60m | 5:47AM0.45m | 4:56PM0.66m | 6:30AM0.46m | 5:46PM0.71m | 7:14AM0.47m | 6:44PM0.74m | 7:58AM0.47m | 7:50PM0.73m | 8:44AM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 |
 | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | 4:52 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 36 | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
17 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NE 6 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 |
 kJ | 39 | 26 | 41 | 43 | 82 | 73 | 50 | 48 | 49 | 146 | 943 | 16 | 1170 | 747 | 398 | 370 | 267 | 126 | 78 | 71 | 100 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 9 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | — | SSE 21 | ESE 8 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 43 | 23 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 30 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | 44 | 92 | 70 | 26 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | N 6 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | — | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 12 | S 19 |
| kJ | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 55 | 42 | 29 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | N 7 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | W 3 | — | SSW 9 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 3 | 2 | 113 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | 413 | 1992 | 1292 | 1908 | 1209 | 679 | 541 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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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.
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