Tallows Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Tallows Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tallows Beach sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.3° 

Tallows Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tallows Beach surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with 631 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tallows Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Tallows Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tallows Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 19th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
19
0.5
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
17
0.5
S
11
1.5
S
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
10
1.8
SE
7
1.3
ESE
6
1.5
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
230
149
66
50
43
120
174
56
63
176
281
485
292
132
218
273
269
218
248
442
401
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
NNE
10
WNW
5
NE
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
E
15
NNE
15
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
E
20
ENE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:17PM1.20m
2:42AM0.79m
3:31PM1.25m
4:02AM0.85m
4:28PM1.33m
4:55AM0.93m
5:12PM1.42m
5:36AM1.04m
5:49PM1.50m
6:13AM1.15m
6:24PM1.57m
6:48AM1.26m
6:58PM1.60m
Low Tide
9:27PM0.54m
8:16AM0.47m
10:34PM0.47m
9:34AM0.43m
11:17PM0.37m
10:32AM0.36m
11:52PM0.28m
11:19AM0.27m
00:23AM0.18m
12:01PM0.19m
00:53AM0.10m
12:41PM0.13m
1:23AM0.04m
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5:39
5:37
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5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
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5:38
5:39
5:39
5:40
5:40
5:42
5:42
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Temp °C
23
21
19
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22
18
24
23
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19
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Feels °C
21
19
18
20
19
15
22
21
18
16
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17
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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 16 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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