Tallows Beach surf break

Tallows Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 23 Feb 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
26.2° 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 (Feb 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Friday (Feb 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 24th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 25th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 2nd Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Mon
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.7
E
1.9
E
2.3
ESE
1.8
E
2
E
1.9
E
1.5
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
2
E
2
E
2
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)877888999888888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)150131134226270291307497575655443553477277346355515522484618737
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
10
NE
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
ononononononononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:46AM
1.37
1:49PM
1.00
3:04AM
1.37
3:17PM
0.88
4:29AM
1.43
4:54PM
0.86
5:43AM
1.53
6:10PM
0.93
6:42AM
1.64
7:06PM
1.03
7:31AM
1.72
7:51PM
1.13
8:13AM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:15AM
0.44
7:57PM
0.27
9:59AM
0.47
9:14PM
0.32
11:37AM
0.40
10:40PM
0.30
12:44PM
0.29
11:52PM
0.22
1:33PM
0.19
12:50AM
0.13
2:13PM
0.11
1:39AM
0.06
2:48PM
0.06
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Mon
02
Sunrise-6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37-
Sunset--7:22--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:16
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1--11---23110116--43-
Temp. °C242426252424232525242425232425232424242324
Feels °C (?)242526262625232322232122222223222221232121
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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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