Tallows Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.64° S 153.63° E

Tallows Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tallows Beach sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.3° 

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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with 631 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 21st Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
19
0.5
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
17
0.5
S
11
1.5
S
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
10
1.6
SE
7
0.5
SSE
17
1.3
ESE
6
1.4
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
50
43
120
174
56
64
165
281
452
219
159
118
170
262
187
243
209
367
477
408
313
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
ENE
15
NNE
10
SSW
25
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
5
ESE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
20
NE
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:31PM1.25m
4:02AM0.85m
4:28PM1.33m
4:55AM0.93m
5:12PM1.42m
5:36AM1.04m
5:49PM1.50m
6:13AM1.15m
6:24PM1.57m
6:48AM1.26m
6:58PM1.60m
7:22AM1.37m
7:33PM1.58m
Low Tide
10:34PM0.47m
9:34AM0.43m
11:17PM0.37m
10:32AM0.36m
11:52PM0.28m
11:19AM0.27m
00:23AM0.18m
12:01PM0.19m
00:53AM0.10m
12:41PM0.13m
1:23AM0.04m
1:22PM0.08m
1:53AM0.00m
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5:37
5:37
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:31
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5:39
5:39
5:40
5:40
5:42
5:42
5:43
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Temp °C
23
22
19
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23
20
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Feels °C
21
19
16
22
21
18
16
18
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18
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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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