
Surf Forecasts:
Tallows Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 918 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 (Aug 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tallows Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | S 7 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
238 | 354 | 821 | 223 | 544 | 678 | 697 | 450 | 530 | 471 | 713 | 458 | 225 | 102 | 45 | 44 | 27 | 35 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:55AM1.12m | 9:12PM1.69m | 9:32AM1.15m | 9:44PM1.65m | 10:10AM1.18m | 10:17PM1.57m | 10:52AM1.21m | 10:54PM1.46m | 11:40AM1.24m | 11:37PM1.32m | 12:36PM1.26m | 00:30AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:16AM0.13m | 2:40PM0.11m | 3:47AM0.10m | 3:17PM0.14m | 4:18AM0.09m | 3:56PM0.20m | 4:51AM0.10m | 4:39PM0.27m | 5:26AM0.12m | 5:31PM0.36m | 6:07AM0.16m | 6:38PM0.44m | |||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | S 7 | S 11 |
238 | 30 | 18 | 223 | 544 | 2 | 6 | 450 | 530 | 471 | 713 | 458 | 225 | 102 | 45 | 44 | 27 | 35 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 13 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 13 | NE 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 21 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 |
12 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 269 | 341 | 330 | 9 | 19 | 25 | 13 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | E 9 | E 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | NNE 4 | S 7 | E 10 | ESE 9 |
12 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 26 | 36 | 9 | 29 | 23 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 30 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | W 2 | NE 7 | WNW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — |
89 | 354 | 821 | 219 | — | 678 | 697 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 91 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 215 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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.











