
Surf Forecasts:
Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,648 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Ballina North Wall.
Right off the bat, Wednesday morning the 9th of September gives us a bit of a tease – a 5ft swell from the SSE, period of 9 seconds, with light cross-shore wind. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy reads 396 (moderate), but honestly, it’s only marginal. The tide is questionable and the energy isn’t quite there for a standout. That afternoon, the wind picks up from the NE at 12 mph and turns it into a choppy mess.
The real action, and I mean the kind that gets your heart pumping, arrives Thursday morning the 10th. The swell is a solid 10ft from the SSE, with a period of 8 seconds. This is a big one – the combined energy is a meaty 1375 (strong). However, this is advanced territory; 10ft is too big for beginners and only suits experienced surfers. The wind is a fresh cross-shore, which isn’t ideal, but the forecast notes the swell is actually too big for this break. The same goes for Thursday afternoon. So, while the size is there, the quality for paddle surfing at the North Wall is compromised.
Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are a letdown. The swell drops, the wind stays cross-on or cross, and the energy numbers are moderate to weak. We’re looking at 8ft down to 5ft, but it’s all choppy and messy. Not worth getting wet for.
We get a little window Sunday morning the 13th with a 3ft swell and a period of 11 seconds (longer period, better shape), but the wind is cross-on, keeping it poor. The energy is 352 (moderate). The swell direction is SSE, which is not the optimum ENE that Ballina North Wall likes. It’s just not coming together.
From Monday the 14th right through to the end of the forecast on the 24th, it’s a long, flat run. We’re talking 3ft or less most days, often with poor wind or short period slop. The combined energy values drop into the low hundreds and even double digits – weak. There’s a brief moment on the 23rd with a 4ft ENE swell and a 10-second period, but the onshore wind (9 mph) and the 345 energy (still moderate) don’t save it from being rated poor.
The standout, if you can call it that, is the big Thursday the 10th for the spectacle, but it’s not a clean, surfable day for the North Wall. The best bet for a clean wave might actually be Monday the 14th morning, with a 2ft swell from the SSE, 11-second period, and a light cross-offshore SSW wind. The energy is low (188), but the wind is clean. It’s tiny, but it’s the only time the conditions are truly clean.
So, for the next 16 days, there’s no single, clear winner. The big swell is too big and messy, and the rest is too small and poorly directed. Keep an eye on the 14th for a glassy but small session. It’s one of those stretches where the forecasts could change, so don’t write it off completely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
380 | 352 | 257 | 1357 | 1286 | 1055 | 741 | 217 | 493 | 354 | 319 | 222 | 240 | 163 | 86 | 121 | 119 | 102 | 48 | 50 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:11PM1.69m | 7:35AM1.31m | 7:53PM1.66m | 8:15AM1.39m | 8:32PM1.59m | 8:54AM1.44m | 9:08PM1.50m | 9:31AM1.46m | 9:42PM1.38m | 10:09AM1.46m | 10:14PM1.25m | 10:47AM1.43m | 10:46PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:39PM0.20m | 1:41AM0.15m | 1:30PM0.15m | 2:17AM0.13m | 2:16PM0.13m | 2:50AM0.13m | 3:00PM0.16m | 3:22AM0.15m | 3:42PM0.23m | 3:52AM0.19m | 4:24PM0.32m | 4:21AM0.25m | 5:07PM0.42m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 12 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 22 | E 13 | S 10 | E 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
380 | 352 | 56 | 14 | 50 | 99 | 4 | 414 | 16 | 354 | 319 | 222 | 240 | 163 | 86 | 64 | 50 | 40 | 48 | 50 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | S 18 | E 9 | E 15 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 15 | E 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 |
14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 72 | 110 | 38 | 22 | 25 | 121 | 119 | 102 | 83 | 54 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | E 16 | NE 6 | E 15 | S 23 | — | N 16 | S 22 | — | S 19 | E 13 | E 8 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 15 | E 12 | NE 8 |
2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11 | — | 5 | 9 | — | 7 | 14 | 6 | 74 | 61 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 257 | 1357 | 1286 | 1055 | 741 | 217 | 493 | — | — | 32 | — | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 254 | 27 | 247 | 247 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 26 | 79 | 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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