
Surf Forecasts:
Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,879 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballina North Wall this week:
The surf forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballina North Wall in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the Ballina North Wall forecast for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we've got a rough start. The first few days are a write-off for us. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are a complete mess with strong southerly winds and rampaging, massive swell. We're looking at 15 ft of close-to-shore slop, with a combined energy of 3630. It's dangerous, ugly, and not for surfing. Kite surfers might be having a field day, but for a paddle surfer, it's a hard no. This junk continues through Monday and Tuesday, with the swell dropping but the wind staying onshore.
We finally get a window of hope on Wednesday morning, the 22nd. The wind swings offshore from the west-southwest, going glassy. The swell drops to a manageable 5 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a modest 306, but man, it will be clean. This is where you need to be if you're an advanced surfer, because the North Wall is a tricky, powerful wave. The water temp is about 69°, which is pretty average for this time of year.
After that, Thursday the 23rd offers a tiny, clean 3 ft wave in the morning, but it's small and weak. We then get a building swell on Friday the 24th, with 10 ft from the south-southeast, but the finder tells us it's simply too big for this break. It's a pass.
The next real standout is a bit of a long shot, but it's interesting. On Monday morning, the 27th, we get a tiny 1 ft swell, but with a very long period of 16 seconds from the southeast. The combined energy is only 84, so it's weak, but that long-period groundswell will be super clean with the offshore wind. This is a spot for the experts, and it's a waiting game for a set.
Then, look at Tuesday morning, the 28th. A 3 ft swell from the south-southeast with a 11-second period, combined energy of 350, and clean with a light offshore wind. That's a solid, fun-size wave for the advanced crew. It's consistent, but expect crowds as it's a known spot.
Looking further out, Wednesday the 29th has a morning window with a 6 ft swell from the south-southeast. It's clean but the wind is a bit stronger. It's a marginal call, but worth a look if you're desperate.
Overall, the best bet on offer is that Wednesday morning, the 22nd. It's the cleanest, most workable swell in the first week. The second standout is the Tuesday morning, the 28th, for a longer-period, cleaner but smaller wave. Just remember, the North Wall is for advanced surfers only.
Stay safe, and keep your eyes on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
660 | 3630 | 4720 | 4545 | 3627 | 2715 | 1923 | 1365 | 932 | 761 | 492 | 365 | 306 | 220 | 147 | 112 | 90 | 806 | 1313 | 1039 | 566 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:13AM1.13m | 11:24PM1.47m | 12:00PM1.12m | 00:04AM1.31m | 12:52PM1.12m | 00:43AM1.16m | 1:49PM1.13m | 1:25AM1.03m | 2:55PM1.17m | 2:15AM0.93m | 4:04PM1.23m | 3:22AM0.87m | 5:04PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02PM0.24m | 6:00AM0.17m | 5:52PM0.34m | 6:37AM0.22m | 6:45PM0.45m | 7:15AM0.28m | 7:47PM0.56m | 7:55AM0.33m | 9:04PM0.63m | 8:39AM0.37m | 10:39PM0.65m | 9:30AM0.40m | 11:55PM0.62m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 22 | S 21 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 |
660 | 82 | 76 | 37 | 63 | 56 | 38 | 57 | 932 | 761 | 492 | 365 | 306 | 220 | 147 | 112 | 90 | 50 | 14 | 7 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 24 | — | S 21 | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | — | NE 8 | E 12 | S 11 |
— | — | — | 11 | — | 9 | — | 87 | 75 | 70 | 61 | 56 | 35 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 22 | — | 3 | 11 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | SE 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 12 | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 |
— | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | SSE 2 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
1055 | 3630 | 4720 | 4545 | 3627 | 2715 | 1923 | 1365 | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 806 | 1313 | 1039 | 566 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 649 | 661 | 578 | 578 | 362 | 66 | 171 | 66 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 38 | 66 | 32 | 0 |
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Information about the Ballina North Wall Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ballina North Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ballina North Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballina North Wall surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ballina North Wall) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ballina North Wall may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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