Tallows Beach surf break

Tallows Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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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
24.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tallows Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 1st May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
9
2
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.5
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
223
375
328
499
470
418
297
284
307
364
323
477
609
491
408
299
262
435
627
752
1011
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
25
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:38PM1.09m
4:41AM1.41m
5:26PM1.22m
5:27AM1.38m
6:07PM1.33m
6:07AM1.33m
6:44PM1.43m
6:45AM1.28m
7:19PM1.51m
7:22AM1.21m
7:53PM1.55m
7:58AM1.15m
8:27PM1.57m
Low Tide
10:39AM0.21m
10:23PM0.35m
11:19AM0.17m
11:21PM0.32m
11:53AM0.13m
00:10AM0.28m
12:23PM0.11m
00:55AM0.26m
12:53PM0.10m
1:36AM0.23m
1:22PM0.11m
2:16AM0.23m
1:52PM0.13m
2:56AM0.24m
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
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5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:13
5:12
5
2
11
7
5
1
4
3
5
4
8
6
7
9
10
5
3
4
3
5
5
Temp °C
21
22
19
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
21
22
21
20
21
21
21
20
22
22
22
19
19
18
19
18
18
20
19
19
19
18
19
18
21
20
22
22
23
22
22
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
8
0.2
SSE
8
1.7
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
9
2
E
9
2.2
E
9
2.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
223
6
328
499
297
307
2
8
7
6
6
408
299
262
435
627
752
858
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
N
12
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
E
15
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
Energy kJ
13
3
11
3
6
2
5
3
2
9
9
4
4
7
25
4
3
2
8
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
16
0.1
NE
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
20
0.1
NE
14
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
10
0.1
NE
12
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
3
4
5
5
5
9
2
2
8
8
1
1
1
8
6
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
7
1.8
ESE
8
1.9
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2
E
8
2.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
146
375
470
418
284
364
323
477
609
491
1011
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
1
54
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
54
1
1
257
1
1
1
0
0
211
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Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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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