
Surf Forecasts:
Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballina North Wall in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line.
The opening of this stretch is dominated by a solid pulse of long-period SSE swell, but for a while there it’s just way too much juice. We’re talking a serious ramp-up through the first few days, with combined energy readings pushing into the thousands - that’s a lot of angry ocean. For a spot like Ballina North Wall, a point/breakwater that’s an advanced wave, a 12 ft swell with an 11-second period is just too big to be any fun; it’s a washing machine for the first few days, despite the wind and tide being in a helpful mood. It’ll be a week of watching and waiting.
By Saturday the 11th of July, things finally settle. We get a clean window early with light offshore wind from the west and a more manageable 5 ft SSE swell. That’s the first real chance to get out, with the water temp sitting at a pretty normal 71° for this time of year. The swell energy drops back to a more moderate level, and it cleans right up. This is the standout moment in the first week - a beautiful Saturday morning session on the cards.
After that, it slowly fades. A few clean mornings with offshore breezes and waist-to-chest high waves (3 ft down to 2 ft) keep things surfable through Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th, but the energy drains away. By the middle of the following week, the ocean goes quiet for a few days with waves barely reaching the knees.
Then, hold on. We get a nice little reminder of winter from Wednesday the 15th of July, when a new, long-period groundswell (13 to 15 seconds) starts showing up from the SSE. The energy ramps back up again. It’s still fairly small on Wednesday morning (2 ft), but that’s the first breath of the next pulse. Thursday morning the 16th is a write-off, but on Friday the 17th of July we get a solid 5 ft SSE swell with clean cross-off winds. That’s not gigantic for this spot, but combined with the clean conditions, it’s a great option.
The true standout for the second week is Saturday the 18th of July. Early, with a light offshore wind from the WSW and a clean 6 ft SSE swell at an 11-second period, combined energy in the solid moderate range. This is the best of the best in this entire 16-day window. All the pieces line up: clean, manageable size, proper energy. It’s a session you’d set the alarm for. Just be aware that Sunday the 19th still offers a clean 4 ft with a light breeze, and Monday the 20th holds similar. By the 21st and 22nd, it’s small and fading away under fresh offshore winds again.
So, the call is clear. The first few days are a write-off with too much size. The real gems are the Saturday morning (11th July) for a cleaner, smaller session and, if you can hold out, the Saturday morning (18th July) for the real main event. Don’t sleep on that one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2887 | 3488 | 2725 | 2331 | 1867 | 1344 | 1192 | 881 | 833 | 794 | 616 | 349 | 385 | 323 | 220 | 151 | 74 | 39 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:25AM1.15m | 2:38PM1.17m | 2:27AM1.07m | 3:48PM1.30m | 3:41AM1.01m | 4:56PM1.45m | 4:58AM1.00m | 5:57PM1.61m | 6:09AM1.02m | 6:52PM1.74m | 7:09AM1.06m | 7:43PM1.83m | 8:02AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:24PM0.47m | 8:00AM0.25m | 8:41PM0.51m | 8:52AM0.26m | 10:09PM0.51m | 9:49AM0.26m | 11:33PM0.45m | 10:50AM0.24m | 00:42AM0.37m | 11:51AM0.21m | 1:39AM0.28m | 12:49PM0.17m | 2:30AM0.20m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | |
5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | 5:04 | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | S 23 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
29 | — | 60 | 218 | 1867 | 1344 | 11 | 881 | 788 | 794 | 616 | 349 | 385 | 323 | 220 | 151 | 74 | 86 | 93 | 68 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 24 | — | S 21 | S 21 | E 13 | ESE 15 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | 9 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 245 | 197 | 92 | 41 | 36 | 22 | 39 | 19 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 20 | S 21 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | N 4 | N 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 10 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | — | — | S 8 |
2887 | 3488 | 2725 | 2331 | 1324 | 1039 | 1192 | — | 833 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 2 | — | — | 78 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 79 | 66 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 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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