Tallows Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE, E
Wind
W/N/NNE
Surf Height
knee high to double overhead plus
Tide
All tides
Tallows Surf Guide
On the south side of Cape Byron is a series of beachbreaks collectively called Tallows, although the real Tallows is a long lefthander that breaks off the cliffs. This is the most easterly point of Australia.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced depending on size
Local Vibe
Doable
Can get packed on a good swell, but mostly tolerable with a good vibe.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Reasonably chilled as room to spread out. Can be crowded in a nor'easter as it's the only place that can handle the wind.
Spot Rating
Fun
Depends on banks. Average most of the time.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
The rip can be a killer.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean most of the time
Hazards
Sharks, strong rips and powerful surf.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Bodyboard, Fish
Access
Beach car park and a few minutes walk.
Bottom
Sand, Rock
Best Season
Year-round
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