Ballina North Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

Ballina North Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballina North Wall sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.3° 

Ballina North Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballina North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range look at what’s cooking for Ballina North Wall. This is a spot that can fire when the conditions line up, but it’s exposed and wants that easterly or south-south-easterly swell to really get going. Right now, the water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The outlook starts on Tuesday, July 28, but to be honest, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. That Tuesday morning you’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the ESE with a long 12-second period, but the wave comment says "poor surf conditions" and the energy is a weak 30. The wind is offshore from the WSW, so it’s clean, but there’s just no grunt in the water. The afternoon gets a little more height at 3ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind swings onshore, so it’s small and messy. Wednesday and Thursday are similar – small, short-period swells with poor conditions. There’s a brief spike on Thursday morning with a 4ft south swell at 6 seconds, but it’s a lumpy, wind-affected affair.

Friday morning, July 31, we finally see a bit of light. A 2ft SSE swell with a very long 15-second period, and the energy climbs to 186. The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – it’s not the day to call in sick for, but the long period means the lines might be cleaner than the height suggests. By Saturday, August 1, we’re getting a 5ft SSE swell with moderate energy (539), and the wind is cross-offshore from the SW. It’s still labelled "marginal," but it’s moving in the right direction.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday, August 2, is the first real standout. The morning session sees a 3ft swell from the SE with a long 16-second period, clean light cross-offshore winds from the SW, and the energy jumps to 757. The comment says "expect very good surf conditions." For a point/breakwater like Ballina North Wall, that long-period groundswell from the SE is ideal – it’ll wrap in nicely and offer some proper lines. The waves won’t be huge, but the quality and shape should be excellent. That’s the session to target.

Monday, August 3, is also promising with a 4ft SSE swell, 11-second period, and clean morning conditions. The energy is 631, so it’s a solid follow-up day. Then things get messy again mid-week with strong southerly winds and rain, making for poor conditions.

The next big window is Thursday, August 6, but this one is a caveat. We’re looking at a 8ft SSE swell with a massive 1315 energy reading. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSW and the setup is clean, but the comment warns that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert-only territory – over 8ft, it’s a heavy, powerful wave that will be challenging even for the best. Not a beginner’s day.

The real gold in this forecast is the run from Monday, August 10, through Wednesday, August 12. The morning of Monday the 10th brings a 6ft E swell, 10-second period, with light offshore SW winds and an energy of 693 – "expect very good surf conditions." Tuesday morning, August 11, is even better: 6ft from the E, 11-second period, glassy conditions with WSW winds at just 3 mph, and the energy is 906. That’s clean, lined-up, and punchy. Wednesday morning, August 12, is nearly identical: 6ft E swell, 11-second period, glassy with SW winds, and 787 energy. These three mornings are the absolute best on offer – consistent, clean, and with plenty of push. The afternoons do get a bit onshore, so mornings are the call.

Overall, the first week is a slow burn, but the second week – particularly the 10th to the 12th – has some truly excellent surf in store. The crowds at Ballina North Wall can be a factor when it’s good, so expect company if you’re chasing those glassy mornings. Don’t sleep on the 2nd and 3rd of August either – that long-period SE swell is a gem.

Stay frothy,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.3
ESE
12
0.8
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8
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6
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6
0.5
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6
0.5
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0.9
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5
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11
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11
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11
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11
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
92
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34
19
167
44
88
139
467
483
112
423
623
508
441
375
258
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
ENE
10
NW
10
W
10
ENE
10
SW
15
SSW
20
SSE
10
SW
20
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20
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15
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10
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High Tide
7:49PM1.62m
8:06AM1.03m
8:23PM1.64m
8:43AM1.07m
8:57PM1.63m
9:18AM1.10m
9:30PM1.60m
9:54AM1.13m
10:04PM1.53m
10:31AM1.16m
10:39PM1.45m
11:12AM1.19m
11:18PM1.35m
Low Tide
12:58PM0.35m
2:35AM0.34m
1:40PM0.31m
3:06AM0.28m
2:19PM0.28m
3:37AM0.24m
2:58PM0.26m
4:08AM0.21m
3:38PM0.27m
4:38AM0.21m
4:20PM0.29m
5:11AM0.22m
5:07PM0.34m
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Feels °C
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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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