Tallows Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Tallows Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tallows Beach sea temperature is
20.6° 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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 5,938 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tallows Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.7
S
4
1.9
S
6
2.5
S
8
3.5
SSE
9
4.5
SSE
9
3.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
8
4
SSE
9
4.5
SE
10
4.5
SE
11
4
ESE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
175
70
38
28
29
22
10
10
15
284
920
1788
3205
2424
1385
1276
2527
4160
5079
4039
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
5
SW
10
NE
15
W
10
SW
15
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
35
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:24PM1.77m
6:43AM1.03m
7:18PM1.89m
7:38AM1.06m
8:08PM1.96m
8:28AM1.10m
8:55PM1.96m
9:16AM1.13m
9:40PM1.89m
10:03AM1.16m
10:23PM1.77m
10:51AM1.18m
11:04PM1.60m
Low Tide
11:33AM0.09m
1:15AM0.13m
12:28PM0.03m
2:07AM0.05m
1:20PM-0.03m
2:54AM0.01m
2:10PM-0.05m
3:39AM-0.00m
2:59PM-0.03m
4:21AM0.02m
3:46PM0.05m
5:00AM0.06m
4:35PM0.16m
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clear
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rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:35
6:35
6:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:04
5:04
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
 mm
3
5
4
1
2
2
Temp °C
21
21
17
18
17
17
18
17
16
17
16
16
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
18
Feels °C
18
19
13
16
15
15
15
13
15
11
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
12
11
12
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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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