Surf Forecasts:
Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSE swell with 681 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NE 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 (Aug 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballina North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Ballina North Wall over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the first few days are a bit of a grind. Tuesday the 25th is a write-off, with onshore winds and messy, choppy conditions. There’s a bit of swell around, but it’s not worth paddling out for. Wednesday the 26th has a clean moment in the morning with a light offshore breeze, but the waves are small and ordinary. The pattern stays pretty average through Thursday and Friday, with cross and cross-onshore winds spoiling what little swell there is.
Friday morning the 28th is the first real glimmer. We get a glassy, clean session with a tiny 2ft easterly swell. It’s not gonna blow your mind, but it’s a chance to get wet without getting smashed around. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about normal for this time of year. Nothing wild.
The weekend picks up a bit more energy, but the wind is stubborn. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th have a building SSE swell, hitting 6ft by Sunday morning with a solid wall of water. But the south wind is howling at 15-17 mph, making it a bumpy, lumpy mess. For a point/breakwater setup like this, that wind direction is just no good. It’s a kite day, not a paddle day.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Monday the 31st sees a long-period SSE groundswell roll in, with a period of 19 seconds and a proper push of energy. The swell height is only around 3ft to 4ft, but that long period will wrap nicely into the North Wall. The wind is still cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but this is the most promising looking swell of the whole run.
The real standout, though, is Tuesday the 1st of September. We’ve got glassy conditions in the morning, a clean 3ft SSE swell with a 12-second period. The wind is light offshore from the NNW. This is the best on offer. The swell direction is a touch south of the optimum, but the clean conditions and that long-period groundswell will produce some proper, lined-up waves. It’s a spot for advanced surfers, and with crowds listed as “sometimes,” you might get a few out, but it’ll be worth it.
Wednesday the 2nd also has a glassy morning with a similar 3ft SSE swell, another good option if you missed Tuesday. After that, the energy drops off and the winds turn onshore again, with a long stretch of small, poor surf from Thursday the 3rd right through to the end of the forecast. Wednesday the 9th has a clean offshore moment in the afternoon, but with only 2ft of ENE swell, it’s a micro-session at best.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is mostly a washout, but Tuesday the 1st of September is your best chance for a proper, clean session. Monday the 31st of August has the most raw power, but the wind is a bit of a spoiler. After that, it’s a long, flat run to the end.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 6 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
125 | 238 | 117 | 118 | 150 | 104 | 86 | 94 | 178 | 60 | 70 | 356 | 260 | 231 | 631 | 637 | 480 | 497 | 495 | 681 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:44PM1.52m | 7:09AM1.06m | 7:19PM1.57m | 7:43AM1.14m | 7:53PM1.59m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:27PM1.58m | 8:49AM1.28m | 9:01PM1.55m | 9:24AM1.34m | 9:35PM1.48m | 10:01AM1.38m | 10:12PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM0.45m | 1:29AM0.37m | 12:41PM0.38m | 1:58AM0.30m | 1:23PM0.32m | 2:26AM0.24m | 2:03PM0.27m | 2:54AM0.21m | 2:42PM0.24m | 3:23AM0.19m | 3:23PM0.24m | 3:54AM0.20m | 4:07PM0.27m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 19 | SE 8 | SSE 10 |
125 | 52 | 117 | 118 | 150 | 104 | 85 | 94 | 178 | 203 | 160 | 356 | 260 | 231 | 58 | 61 | 61 | 40 | 495 | 281 | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 5 | S 10 | N 5 | S 10 | S 16 | NNE 6 | S 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | NE 10 | N 7 | SSE 21 | E 9 | SSE 17 | E 11 |
52 | 1 | 17 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 5 | 107 | 60 | 67 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 43 | 39 | 681 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | S 18 | S 16 | S 10 | SSE 16 | NE 13 | S 11 | NE 9 | SSE 16 | NE 7 | SSE 13 | NNE 7 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 15 | N 9 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 9 | SSE 16 |
1 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 70 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 146 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | N 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | — |
— | 238 | 40 | — | — | 13 | 86 | 66 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 59 | 631 | 637 | 480 | 497 | 459 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 254 | 39 | 0 | 102 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 26 | 66 | 0 | 38 | 66 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 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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