Tallows Beach surf break

Tallows Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 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
25.2° 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 Tuesday (Dec 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tallows Beach in the next 12 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 23rd Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 23rd Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 26th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
S
1.6
S
2
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.5
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.3
SSE
1.8
SE
1.7
SSE
1.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)151514141413967712111111101099666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)33557471696362196415342625357274223239186142282217200213
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
20
N
15
NNW
15
S
10
ENE
15
NNW
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:55AM
1.65
11:13PM
0.99
11:31AM
1.63
11:58PM
0.99
12:10PM
1.59
12:49AM
1.01
12:53PM
1.52
1:46AM
1.05
1:41PM
1.43
2:50AM
1.12
2:38PM
1.31
3:56AM
1.24
3:45PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:40PM
0.19
4:49AM
0.20
6:19PM
0.18
5:30AM
0.26
7:00PM
0.17
6:18AM
0.33
7:44PM
0.17
7:16AM
0.41
8:31PM
0.16
8:29AM
0.46
9:22PM
0.16
9:55AM
0.47
10:16PM
0.15
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:47--5:48--
Sunset-7:43--7:43--7:44--7:44--7:44--7:45--7:45-
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
-2111----523731----1--
Temp. °C272725262725282623212221212121232321222321
Feels °C (?)303028282927282422192119201920202018171716
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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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