Tallows Beach surf break

Tallows Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 02 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Tallows Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tallows Beach sea temperature is
25.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tallows Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Tallows Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tallows Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 2nd Jan)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1
SSE
0.8
S
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.3
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)11109888889991616991466787
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)254262189929665473431262840404126335368100138155
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
N
15
NNE
25
NNE
5
NNW
20
N
25
NNE
10
WNW
10
NE
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
E
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:11PM
1.04
8:44AM
1.92
9:03PM
1.06
9:32AM
1.95
9:51PM
1.07
10:18AM
1.92
10:38PM
1.09
11:02AM
1.84
11:24PM
1.09
11:43AM
1.71
12:13AM
1.10
12:23PM
1.55
1:04AM
1.10
1:02PM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:42PM
0.09
1:55AM
0.00
3:32PM
0.04
2:44AM
-0.03
4:19PM
0.02
3:32AM
-0.03
5:03PM
0.04
4:18AM
0.02
5:44PM
0.07
5:04AM
0.10
6:24PM
0.12
5:50AM
0.23
7:02PM
0.17
6:39AM
0.37
Fri
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56
Sunset7:45--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--7:46--
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mod rain
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
31----12---61-1------
Temp. °C242223232226262324262423252424252324252324
Feels °C (?)242224232226242224252324252524242323242324
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Information about the Tallows Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tallows Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tallows Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tallows Beach 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 (Tallows Beach) 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 Tallows Beach 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.

Tallows Beach is 26 km (16 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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