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Ballina North Wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
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Ballina North Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballina North Wall sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1721 | 1252 | 1106 | 338 | 208 | 170 | 104 | 433 | 2449 | 2610 | 2088 | 1384 | 994 | 643 | 685 | 349 | 289 | 101 | 114 | 72 | 152 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:05AM 1.47 | 3:50PM 0.88 | 4:28AM 1.47 | 5:23PM 0.94 | 5:41AM 1.50 | 6:26PM 1.04 | 6:38AM 1.52 | 7:15PM 1.16 | 7:26AM 1.52 | 7:56PM 1.27 | 8:07AM 1.50 | 8:34PM 1.36 | 8:45AM 1.45 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:16AM 0.43 | 9:18PM 0.43 | 11:36AM 0.37 | 10:44PM 0.41 | 12:33PM 0.29 | 11:59PM 0.35 | 1:18PM 0.22 | 1:00AM 0.28 | 1:55PM 0.17 | 1:50AM 0.22 | 2:28PM 0.15 | 2:36AM 0.20 | 2:58PM 0.14 | |||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 9 | 5 | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | |
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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.
Ballina North Wall is 3 km (2 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












