
Surf Forecasts:
Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 4,826 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. 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 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
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 coming up for Ballina North Wall over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, this is a 16-day window that starts with a big, ugly gap. The first few days are a total write-off, so don’t even bother. We’re looking at a solid wait until around Wednesday the 22nd before anything surfable shows up.
The opening days, from Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st, are a complete mess. We’ve got a strong southerly breeze whipping in, with a big, chunky 15 ft swell on Sunday that’s just cross-shore and messy. That’s a no-go. Monday drops a bit to 12 ft, but it’s still cross-onshore and lumpy. By Tuesday, the swell is down but the wind is still cross-onshore, leaving it choppy and ordinary. Absolutely nothing worth paddling out for.
Now, Wednesday morning the 22nd is where we finally see a glimmer. The wind swings offshore from the WSW at 10 km/h, and the swell has dropped to a manageable 5 ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (380), and the conditions are clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s a start. The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for the time of year, so no thermal shock.
Thursday the 23rd is a bit of a letdown. The swell fades to just 4 ft, and while the morning is clean, the wave size is too small to get excited about. The energy is weak (179). Friday the 24th brings a pulse of new swell from the SSE, hitting 7 ft in the morning, but it’s worth noting that the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This spot can get a bit heavy when it’s over 7 ft, so this one is more for the experienced crew. The energy is moderate (545).
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, comes on Monday the 27th of July. The afternoon session is looking glassy – a light SSE breeze, dead calm, with a 5 ft S/SSE groundswell rolling in at 11 seconds. This is a long period, which means good shaped waves, more energy, and longer gaps between sets. The combined energy is strong (640). This is the best on offer for the whole period, and it’s a proper session for the advanced surfer. Definitely a glassy, clean, and powerful afternoon.
The following days are a mixed bag. Tuesday the 28th is small and marginal. Wednesday the 29th sees a big spike of 8 ft from the SSE with a very long 16-second period, but again, the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert territory only, and the cross-shore wind will make it lumpy. The energy is very strong (3373). Thursday the 30th morning is a better chance – 5 ft, clean, cross-off wind, strong energy (628). That’s a solid session.
Further out, the 31st of July starts with a glassy morning, 4 ft, but it’s a small, clean wave. The first few days of August are similar: small, clean, and surfable, but nothing that will blow your mind. The 3rd of August brings a 3 ft long-period swell (15 seconds) with clean conditions, but it’s small.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off until the 22nd. The clear standout is Monday the 27th afternoon – glassy, 5 ft, and a long period. That’s your best bet. The 30th of July morning is a good backup. The second week is quieter, with a few small, clean mornings but nothing to get the heart racing. Keep an eye on the 29th if you’re a hardcore charger, but it’s a big one.
Stay safe, watch the tides, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | E 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 |
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4194 | 4547 | 4558 | 2681 | 1600 | 1297 | 821 | 614 | 471 | 372 | 326 | 237 | 176 | 137 | 128 | 494 | 544 | 315 | 29 | 65 | 284 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:42AM0.86m | 5:54PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:26AM0.41m | 00:47AM0.56m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | — | S 17 | SSE 14 | E 10 | S 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 |
37 | — | 86 | 37 | 1600 | 75 | 821 | 614 | 471 | 372 | 326 | 237 | 176 | 137 | 101 | 47 | 544 | 315 | 270 | 233 | 289 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 24 | S 23 | — | — | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 16 |
11 | 11 | — | — | 57 | 144 | 70 | 61 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 45 | 44 | 29 | 18 | 284 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | S 14 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | S 12 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 18 | ENE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 65 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | SSW 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — |
4194 | 4547 | 4558 | 2681 | 181 | 1297 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 128 | 494 | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 481 | 203 | 203 | 66 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 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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