Surf Forecasts:
Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SSE swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period with SSE 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 (Aug 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballina North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on offer for Ballina North Wall.
Straight up, it’s a tough read for the next week and a half. There are some good days coming, but we've got to be patient and pick the right windows. The pattern starts slow and stays that way for a while, so don't get too excited for the immediate forecast.
The first few days are pretty ordinary. Sunday the 30th kicks off with a modest 5ft swell from the SSE, but the cross-shore wind and marginal conditions mean it's not worth paddling out. Monday and Tuesday offer little improvement, with small waves and poor conditions.
There is a real standout on Tuesday the 1st of September, though. The morning is looking absolutely magic with a glassy surface and a light S wind. The swell is only 3ft, but it's a nice long-period groundswell from the SSE at 11 seconds. The water temperature is around 69°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so you won't need the thickest steamer. That's your window for a clean, fun session on the points.
After that, we hit a dry spell. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to Monday the 8th, the surf is tiny, the winds are messy, and the conditions are just poor. We’re looking at a solid week of nothing really worth chasing, with swells under 3ft and constant onshore or cross-shore chop.
The light appears at the end of the tunnel. Thursday the 10th of September shapes up to be another standout. The swell picks up to a clean 5-5ft from the NE, with glassy conditions and light rain. The energy is moderate, and it’s going to be a much better prospect for the advanced crew who know the wall.
Friday the 11th brings a bigger 6ft SSE swell, but it's chopped out, so keep the kite gear in the car for that one. The following weekend (12th and 13th) has some lingering long-period groundswell from the SSE, but the onshore winds and marginal tide conditions will make it tricky.
The best bet: Don't waste your energy on the small stuff. Wait for Tuesday morning (1st September) for a glassy, clean 3ft SSE swell, or hold out for Thursday (10th September) when that 5-5ft NE swell rolls in with glassy conditions. Those are the two real gems in this forecast.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Thursday window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 12 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 269 | 64 | 221 | 157 | 83 | 115 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 53 | 65 | 57 | 38 | 52 | 59 | 72 | 126 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:01AM1.38m | 10:12PM1.39m | 10:42AM1.42m | 10:52PM1.28m | 11:30AM1.43m | 11:38PM1.16m | 12:28PM1.43m | 00:36AM1.03m | 1:38PM1.44m | 1:55AM0.94m | 3:02PM1.46m | 3:36AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54AM0.20m | 4:07PM0.27m | 4:27AM0.22m | 4:56PM0.33m | 5:04AM0.26m | 5:53PM0.41m | 5:47AM0.31m | 7:03PM0.49m | 6:41AM0.37m | 8:30PM0.52m | 7:49AM0.41m | 10:09PM0.49m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 5 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | S 9 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 269 | 46 | 94 | 157 | 78 | 115 | 123 | 86 | 85 | 58 | 28 | 53 | 57 | 38 | 29 | 22 | 36 | 24 | 119 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SSE 15 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 10 | S 7 | S 10 | E 10 | S 11 |
| kJ | 41 | 25 | 22 | 91 | 73 | 102 | 68 | 70 | 48 | 45 | 58 | 29 | 53 | 6 | 33 | 26 | 71 | 19 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSE 18 | E 12 | E 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | NE 12 | NNE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 9 | NE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 10 | SSE 12 | E 9 | SSE 11 | E 10 |
| kJ | 23 | 64 | 3 | 36 | 83 | 86 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 4 | 28 | 34 | 28 | 59 | 27 | 23 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | ENE 5 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | SW 3 | — | NE 6 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | 104 | 194 | 221 | — | — | 10 | 11 | 17 | 25 | 19 | 53 | 65 | 2 | — | 52 | 27 | 72 | 126 | 153 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 282 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 |
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