Tallows Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Tallows Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tallows Beach sea temperature is
20.2°C
0.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 196 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with S 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 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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0
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1
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1
1
0
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2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
9
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1.4
S
6
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
SSE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
101
88
87
105
108
116
137
90
123
113
71
156
149
157
112
109
158
146
127
131
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SE
5
SSE
10
S
10
ENE
10
N
10
N
20
NNE
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
S
15
E
0
NNE
5
SW
10
E
15
SSE
Wind State
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:11PM1.35m
5:23AM0.89m
5:54PM1.45m
6:06AM0.97m
6:31PM1.55m
6:44AM1.05m
7:04PM1.62m
7:18AM1.13m
7:36PM1.67m
7:52AM1.21m
8:08PM1.69m
8:27AM1.28m
8:40PM1.65m
Low Tide
10:07AM0.38m
00:01AM0.41m
11:04AM0.31m
00:36AM0.32m
11:49AM0.23m
1:08AM0.23m
12:29PM0.16m
1:38AM0.16m
1:06PM0.10m
2:07AM0.10m
1:42PM0.07m
2:36AM0.05m
2:20PM0.07m
3:06AM0.03m
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6:09
6:09
6:07
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6:03
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5:25
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5:27
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 mm
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Temp °C
19
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21
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Feels °C
18
17
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18
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19
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23
23
15
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16
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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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