
Surf Forecasts:
Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 22 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with 987 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballina North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
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408 | 205 | 126 | 127 | 77 | 68 | 57 | 40 | 77 | 83 | 43 | 175 | 125 | 272 | 270 | 302 | 335 | 128 | 73 | 508 | 734 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:17AM1.59m | 10:20PM0.97m | 10:54AM1.56m | 11:00PM0.91m | 11:32AM1.50m | 11:44PM0.84m | 12:11PM1.43m | 00:36AM0.79m | 12:54PM1.35m | 1:37AM0.75m | 1:41PM1.27m | 2:47AM0.76m | 2:33PM1.20m | 3:58AM0.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:59PM0.35m | 4:02AM0.25m | 5:43PM0.37m | 4:37AM0.30m | 6:29PM0.38m | 5:14AM0.36m | 7:17PM0.38m | 5:57AM0.42m | 8:08PM0.36m | 6:49AM0.47m | 8:58PM0.34m | 7:51AM0.51m | 9:47PM0.31m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 7 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
408 | 205 | 119 | 85 | 77 | 68 | 57 | 40 | 25 | 64 | 22 | 36 | 72 | 102 | 200 | 200 | 227 | 819 | 495 | 508 | 734 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 7 | S 6 | E 12 | S 13 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | E 10 | E 10 |
54 | 17 | 17 | 82 | 59 | 68 | 45 | 42 | 23 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 110 | 73 | 72 | 128 | 73 | 69 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | N 15 | NNE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NNE 10 | SSE 6 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 12 | S 5 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | N 6 | NNE 6 |
16 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 24 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 49 | 48 | 21 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | S 4 | — | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — |
77 | 148 | 126 | 127 | — | — | 9 | — | 77 | 83 | 43 | 175 | 125 | 272 | 270 | 302 | 335 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 325 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 8 | 1 | 254 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 27 |
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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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