Tallows Beach surf break

Tallows Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Wednesday 06 May 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
24.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 8th May)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
0
2
3
3
1
2
3
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
2.1
S
9
2.1
SSE
11
1.5
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.1
E
12
1.2
E
13
1.2
E
13
1.1
E
12
1.6
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
16
2.5
SE
7
2.2
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
666
510
371
301
255
694
1008
514
220
693
699
514
367
485
463
353
500
1042
806
696
535
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
5
W
5
WNW
5
NW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
WSW
20
SW
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
11:06PM1.41m
11:26AM0.87m
11:56PM1.37m
12:28PM0.85m
00:50AM1.35m
1:38PM0.87m
1:47AM1.35m
2:46PM0.93m
2:43AM1.37m
3:44PM1.04m
3:37AM1.39m
4:35PM1.18m
4:30AM1.39m
Low Tide
4:14PM0.32m
5:58AM0.38m
4:59PM0.37m
6:55AM0.39m
5:53PM0.43m
7:54AM0.37m
6:58PM0.46m
8:49AM0.31m
8:08PM0.47m
9:38AM0.23m
9:18PM0.44m
10:22AM0.16m
10:24PM0.37m
11:03AM0.09m
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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light rain
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light rain
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6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
1
1
2
1
3
1
2
2
Temp °C
20
20
24
24
18
17
16
16
18
18
18
20
20
19
20
21
21
20
21
20
21
20
22
23
23
12
14
13
15
16
16
17
18
18
18
17
16
17
16
16
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
E
10
1.2
E
10
2.1
S
9
2.1
SSE
11
1.5
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.6
SSE
11
1.6
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
E
12
1
E
12
1.4
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
16
0.9
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
12
Energy kJ
666
510
371
301
255
694
1008
514
220
693
699
514
367
288
337
353
285
1042
806
257
117
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
S
5
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
S
8
0.2
NNE
9
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
1
E
12
1.1
E
12
1.2
E
13
1.2
E
13
1
S
10
0.8
SSE
18
0.8
E
12
0.7
E
11
0.1
NE
10
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
10
4
8
11
8
233
200
200
175
185
189
278
314
485
463
214
364
177
123
4
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.9
SSE
12
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.5
S
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.4
SSE
16
Energy kJ
29
21
6
8
8
9
9
210
9
10
9
9
8
8
3
4
52
4
4
102
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.4
WSW
3
1.5
S
5
1
SSE
5
1.6
SSE
10
1.9
SE
6
1.9
SE
7
2.5
SE
7
2.2
SE
8
Energy kJ
20
2
3
120
49
500
261
312
696
535
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
3
4
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
1
54
1
1
91
91
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Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
4
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
2
2
5
3
3
5
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
5
5
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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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