Tallows Beach is Byron Bay's long exposed beach break south of Cape Byron, a swell magnet with room to spread out, a sand and rock bottom in places, and a lineup that can get powerful and busy when size and wind line up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tallows Beach in New South Wales.
Forecast
As of:
Park at the beach access near Suffolk Park / Tallow Beach Road and expect a short walk.
Northwest wind is the clean lane, southeast swell is the main trigger, and on bigger days the bank shape and current along the beach car park matter more than a narrow tide window.
The north end can shelter on some northeast-breeze days, but the open beach still gets strong currents, sharks, and surf-school / family traffic when the swell is on.
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