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Tallow Beach Spot Guide

About Tallow Beach

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.

Source: Tallow Beach Surf Guide

Ability Level

All Abilities

Beg Int Adv

Beginner to advanced depending on size

Local Vibe

Doable

Welcoming Intimidating

Can get packed on a good swell, but mostly tolerable with a good vibe.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

Mellow 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

Poor Perfect

Depends on banks. Average most of the time.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

Light Exhausting

The rip can be a killer.

Water Quality

Clean

Clean Dirty

Clean most of the time

Additional Information

Hazards

Sharks, strong rips and powerful surf.

Access

Beach car park and a few minutes walk.

Bring Your

Shortboard, funboard, bodyboard, fish

Seabed

Sand, Rock

Best Season

Year-round

Swell Consistency and Wind Overview

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