Ballina North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New South Wales – North Coast, Australia)
Photo credit: Sam Russell
Surf Break: Ballina North Wall
Photo credit: Caleb Wallace
Surf Break: Ballina North Wall
| Name: | Ballina North Wall |
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| Type: | point/Breakwater |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: ENE | Offshore Wind: W |
Ballina North Wall on the North Coast is an exposed point/Breakwater break that has consistent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the southwest with some shelter here from south winds. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the east northeast. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Beware of sharks and rocks.
Overall Ballina North Wall Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Ballina North Wall surf quality by season and Ballina North Wall surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Ballina North Wall |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Ballina North Wall:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | North wall | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Ballina South Wall | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Backsides | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Skinners (Flat Rock) | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Lennox Head | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Ballina North Wall: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4510 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4548 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4661 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4715 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5039 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Ballina North Wall: |
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| Closest tide station | Ballina, Australia | 1 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Brunswick Heads, Australia | 24 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Yamba, Australia | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Kingscliff, Australia | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Point Danger, Australia | 49 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Ballina North Wall: |
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| Closest ski area | Selwyn Snowfields (Australia) | 571 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Perisher (Australia) | 601 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Charlotte Pass (Australia) | 605 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Thredbo (Australia) | 610 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Falls Creek (Australia) | 663 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Ballina North Wall: |
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| Closest city location | East Ballina (Australia) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Ballina (Australia) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Byron Bay (Australia) | 16 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Goonellabah (Australia) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Federal (Australia) | 17 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Ballina North Wall is Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport (OOL) in Australia, which is 79 km (49 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Ballina North Wall is Coffs Harbour (Coff's Harbour) Airport (CFS), also in Australia, 167 km (104 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), also in Australia, 172 km (107 miles) away.
