Surf Forecasts:
Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with 488 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag coming up for Ballina North Wall (point/breakwater). The water temp is sitting at 69°, which is about average for this time of year, so not feeling any warmer or colder than usual.
The pattern starts off a bit rough, but there’s a definite standout window early in the week if you’re willing to wait for it.
Saturday 29 August kicks things off with a clean-ish morning – 4ft swell from the SSE with a 10-second period, but the S cross-wind makes it a bit lumpy. Combined wave energy is moderate at (378), but it’s only marginal, and the afternoon gets worse with poor conditions.
Sunday 30 August sees the swell jumping to 7ft from the SSE, but the period drops to 8 seconds – that’s short-period, crumbly stuff, and still cross-wind. Energy pushes up to (516) moderate, but it’s still only marginal in the morning and poor in the arvo.
Monday 31 August morning gives us 5ft from the SSE with a very short 7-second period, but the wind turns cross-offshore, making it clean. Energy is moderate (304). Still only marginal though – this isn’t the one to pin your hopes on.
Now here’s the highlight – Tuesday 1 September morning. Glassy conditions, a clean 3ft from the SSE with an 11-second period – that’s a nice long-period groundswell. Combined energy is moderate (319). For a point/breakwater setup like Ballina North Wall, that longer period means better-shaped waves and longer waits between sets. This is easily the best session in the next few days. The water’s still flat warm, wind is nil – just clean lines. It’s not huge, so beginners can manage it, and with no crowds mentioned, you should have plenty of room.
Wednesday 2 September morning is another tidy one – 3ft from the SSE, 11-second period again, light cross-off wind keeping it clean. Energy moderate (236). A solid backup but not quite the glassy perfection of Tuesday morning.
After that, things drop off hard. From Thursday 3 September through to the end of the first week and into the second, it’s mostly small, short-period slop, with winds often onshore or cross. The swell barely tops 3ft and periods are mostly in the 5–8 second range – weak and crumbly. Energy readings drop below 100 for many sessions, which is weak. There’s a few clean windows – like Sunday 6 September morning has offshore wind at 4ft from the NNE, but at only 5 seconds, that’s just windswell. Not worth paddling for.
Saturday 12 September morning and Sunday 13 September morning both offer glassy conditions again, with 3ft to 3ft SSE swell at 11 seconds – clean but small. Combined energy is moderate (219–267). Good for a quiet paddle, but nothing to get excited about after that Tuesday standstill.
Overall, the standout is Tuesday 1 September morning – glassy, clean, decent period, and not too big. If you want a wave, that’s your window. The rest of the 16 days is mostly small, scrappy, or wind-affected. There is a gap from the middle of the first week through to the second weekend with no real recommendations, so don’t hold your breath until then.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | E 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
320 | 218 | 229 | 474 | 415 | 312 | 215 | 244 | 185 | 198 | 71 | 158 | 161 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 37 | 36 | 55 | 46 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 9:01PM1.55m | 9:24AM1.34m | 9:35PM1.48m | 10:01AM1.38m | 10:12PM1.39m | 10:42AM1.42m | 10:52PM1.28m | 11:30AM1.43m | 11:38PM1.16m | 12:28PM1.43m | 00:36AM1.03m | 1:38PM1.44m | 1:55AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:42PM0.24m | 3:23AM0.19m | 3:23PM0.24m | 3:54AM0.20m | 4:07PM0.27m | 4:27AM0.22m | 4:56PM0.33m | 5:04AM0.26m | 5:53PM0.41m | 5:47AM0.31m | 7:03PM0.49m | 6:41AM0.37m | 8:30PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 5 | S 10 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | S 5 | NNE 5 |
320 | 218 | 36 | 36 | 43 | 41 | 25 | 22 | 185 | 198 | 135 | 158 | 161 | 114 | 77 | 19 | 52 | 36 | 37 | 14 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | N 10 | NE 15 | S 17 | SSW 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 | S 10 |
54 | 56 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 95 | 89 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 47 | 45 | 57 | 29 | 50 | 55 | 28 | 52 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 7 | — | E 15 | S 14 | NE 13 | SSE 18 | E 12 | ENE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 11 | NE 11 | E 9 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | SSE 10 | E 9 |
4 | 2 | — | 4 | 15 | 7 | 64 | 3 | 38 | 48 | 47 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 4 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | S 4 | NE 6 | — |
— | 33 | 229 | 474 | 415 | 312 | 215 | 244 | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 30 | 37 | 65 | 3 | 46 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 66 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 282 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 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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