Tallows Beach surf break

Tallows Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
24.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tallows Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 1st May)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SE
9
2.5
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
2.2
E
8
1.8
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.5
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.4
E
9
2.4
E
8
3.5
E
10
3
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
987
844
741
569
434
411
264
337
381
659
422
364
408
527
761
906
1107
895
822
2362
1695
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
5
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
25
E
25
ESE
30
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
2:46AM1.47m
3:39PM0.97m
3:49AM1.44m
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
Low Tide
9:49AM0.26m
9:14PM0.38m
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
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6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
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5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:13
9
2
5
5
7
3
2
5
7
1
3
2
2
2
4
12
2
Temp °C
21
22
22
21
21
20
21
21
21
20
22
21
22
23
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
17
17
17
18
19
17
19
18
18
17
20
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
19
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
0.1
N
16
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
13
3
E
10
3
E
10
Energy kJ
4
4
16
3
3
192
264
337
381
422
5
2
2
8
7
6
6
3
1930
1695
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
13
0.3
SSE
8
1
SE
7
0.1
N
18
0.1
N
16
0.1
S
12
0.1
NE
16
0.1
NE
15
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
4
4
3
12
104
6
5
3
9
9
2
2
7
5
6
5
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
N
18
0.1
S
12
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
13
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
3
6
6
3
5
3
5
5
4
2
4
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SE
9
2.5
ESE
8
2.4
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
8
2.2
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.8
E
8
2
E
8
2.4
E
8
2.5
E
9
2.5
E
9
2.4
E
9
2.4
E
8
3.5
E
10
Energy kJ
987
844
741
569
434
411
659
364
408
527
761
906
1107
895
822
2362
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
4
2
5
4
Distance (km)
1
215
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
54
273
54
484
565
257
215
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
2
4
8
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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