Tallows Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Tallows Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tallows Beach sea temperature is
20.6°C
0.5° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SSE 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 14th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 14th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 11th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
9
1.8
SSE
9
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.6
ENE
6
2.2
SSE
7
2.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1222
857
669
489
354
304
138
149
130
121
183
152
126
88
56
31
28
431
693
Wind (km/h)
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SW
5
S
10
ESE
5
E
5
ESE
15
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
10
NW
20
S
30
SE
20
SE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
7:46AM1.36m
8:02PM1.69m
8:25AM1.43m
8:38PM1.58m
9:03AM1.46m
9:12PM1.44m
9:41AM1.46m
9:46PM1.29m
10:20AM1.43m
10:20PM1.14m
11:03AM1.36m
10:58PM1.00m
Low Tide
1:52AM0.00m
1:42PM0.01m
2:24AM-0.00m
2:25PM0.04m
2:54AM0.02m
3:07PM0.12m
3:23AM0.07m
3:50PM0.21m
3:53AM0.13m
4:34PM0.32m
4:24AM0.21m
5:24PM0.43m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:47
5:45
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:37
 mm
4
1
1
4
1
1
2
7
5
1
Temp °C
19
19
18
18
19
18
18
19
19
18
19
19
17
21
20
18
18
18
18
Feels °C
13
15
14
15
16
15
17
18
17
17
17
17
15
19
18
16
16
14
14
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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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