Tallows Beach
Tallows Beach is Byron Bay's swell magnet—the long, south-facing stretch of beach between Cape Byron and Broken Head that catches SE-E swell when the north-facing breaks like The Pass go flat. The beach offers powerful, punchy peaks along its 3km length, with the best banks typically forming near the Cape Byron end. Less crowded than Byron's other breaks due to the walk required to reach it, Tallows delivers a rawer, more isolated surf experience within sight of Australia's most easterly point.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Direction range
- 70° - 160°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 11s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (240°)
- Offshore range
- 200° - 280°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Access: Beach access from Tallows Beach Road or walk from Cape Byron.
Best Season
Peak: Jan-Dec
Year-round. Swell magnet when other Byron spots are flat.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
The Pass
✨ Byron's soul • Longboard paradise • Sunrise with dolphins
Broken Head
🌿 Byron's step-up wave • Hollow reef right • Nature reserve setting
Lennox Head
🔥 Northern NSW's jewel • Kilometer-long dreams • Earn your waves
Ballina South Wall
🌊 Richmond River setup • Consistent lefts • Northern Rivers character
Casuarina Beach
🏖️ Tweed Coast quality • Gold Coast escape • Uncrowded peaks
Evans Head
🏘️ Northern Rivers sleeper • Uncrowded beach breaks • Drive-past gem