Tallows Beach surf break

Tallows Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
25.8° 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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tallows Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 29th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
!
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
1.2
S
1.9
SSE
3
S
2.5
SSE
2.5
S
2.3
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.2
S
1
SSE
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1.2
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)1010914141312111111109877777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1671392151419357620082130130210167934912201511241079796102139186157
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
20
WSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
10
S
15
SSE
5
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
0.89
5:23AM
1.51
6:01PM
1.00
6:18AM
1.55
6:50PM
1.12
7:04AM
1.58
7:32PM
1.24
7:43AM
1.57
8:09PM
1.35
8:19AM
1.52
8:45PM
1.43
8:53AM
1.45
9:19PM
1.49
9:26AM
1.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:32PM
0.34
12:20PM
0.24
11:42PM
0.27
1:02PM
0.17
12:38AM
0.20
1:37PM
0.11
1:26AM
0.15
2:08PM
0.07
2:09AM
0.13
2:37PM
0.05
2:49AM
0.13
3:04PM
0.05
3:28AM
0.15
Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:54--6:56
Sunset6:49--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
----1-----122131---11
Temp. °C272119212122232323232221232223232223242222
Feels °C (?)221516182019202120192021232324232123232223
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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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