Tallows Beach surf break

Tallows Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 29 Dec 2025 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
24.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tallows Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Tallows Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tallows Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 30th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 31st Dec)7ft (2.2m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tallows Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
3
4
3
4
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
1.9
SE
2.1
SE
2.2
SE
2
SE
1.7
SE
1.6
SE
1.5
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SSE
0.8
SE
0.4
ESE
0.8
ENE
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)991099121212121211111199888959
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10159481187771574120013441129805723534332249120132927069312725
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
5
W
10
NNE
15
NE
10
N
10
SE
15
NE
15
S
15
S
20
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNW
0
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:45PM
1.20
5:01AM
1.38
4:58PM
1.11
6:02AM
1.54
6:09PM
1.05
6:59AM
1.70
7:14PM
1.04
7:53AM
1.83
8:11PM
1.04
8:44AM
1.92
9:03PM
1.06
9:32AM
1.95
9:51PM
1.07
10:18AM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:16PM
0.15
11:24AM
0.41
11:13PM
0.13
12:41PM
0.30
12:09AM
0.10
1:46PM
0.19
1:03AM
0.05
2:42PM
0.09
1:55AM
0.00
3:32PM
0.04
2:44AM
-0.03
4:19PM
0.02
3:32AM
-0.03
Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52
Sunset7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:46--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
----------61-1----6726
Temp. °C232122232124252326272422242324232325242221
Feels °C (?)171619202124242327282622242325232427252324
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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 12 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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