Surf Forecasts:
Ballina North Wall surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SSE swell with 482 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NNE 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 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballina North Wall in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina North Wall over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, look, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it: the first week or so is a real struggle. We're looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. The best window is well into the second week, so you'll need to be patient.
The first chance for a paddle comes on Saturday, the 23rd of August, down at Ballina North Wall. We get a solid 6.9ft swell rolling in from the East, with a nice long period of 10 seconds. That's real groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a meaty 882 (moderate to strong). The wind is glassy in the morning, which is a huge plus. The problem is, at over 6ft, this is getting into expert territory, especially at a point/breakwater setup like this. It's a standout for raw power but it's not for the faint-hearted. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
Then, Monday the 24th of August looks like the pick of the bunch. The swell drops a touch to 5.2ft from the East, still with a nice 10-second period. The combined energy is still a solid 464 (moderate). The wind is glassy again first thing, and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is the one to aim for – clean, solid, and manageable for a strong intermediate, though if you're a beginner, 5.2ft is getting a bit big. It's a true standout.
After that, Tuesday the 25th of August has another glassy morning with 4.6ft East swell, but the energy is back down. It's a decent option if you missed the Monday session.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The real action kicks off on the 23rd with a big, powerful, glassy swell for experts, and the absolute best bet is on the 24th with clean, solid surf. Monday the 24th is the one to circle on the calendar.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | E 9 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 9 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 20 | SSE 16 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 119 | 288 | 254 | 118 | 82 | 57 | 87 | 83 | 85 | 63 | 43 | 43 | 482 | 28 | 29 | 234 | 81 | 26 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:09AM1.04m | 6:41PM1.75m | 7:05AM1.12m | 7:30PM1.81m | 7:53AM1.20m | 8:16PM1.82m | 8:37AM1.26m | 8:58PM1.76m | 9:19AM1.30m | 9:37PM1.67m | 10:00AM1.32m | 10:14PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM0.36m | 11:45AM0.27m | 1:28AM0.26m | 12:45PM0.20m | 2:11AM0.19m | 1:39PM0.14m | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:28PM0.11m | 3:29AM0.12m | 3:14PM0.13m | 4:05AM0.13m | 3:59PM0.18m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 119 | 123 | 254 | 118 | 53 | 57 | 87 | 83 | 85 | 63 | 89 | 43 | 28 | 669 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 153 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 10 | S 8 | E 9 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | S 22 | SSE 20 | SSE 16 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 120 | 106 | 82 | 2 | 23 | 20 | 72 | 35 | 43 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 3 | 9 | 81 | 26 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 13 | E 13 | S 13 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | NNE 7 | S 5 | NNE 6 | NE 10 | S 19 | NE 9 | S 18 | NE 9 | N 8 | S 21 | SSE 15 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 76 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 6 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | NNE 7 | W 3 | — | NNE 6 | W 3 | WSW 3 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 103 | 288 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 51 | 8 | — | 18 | 3 | 2 | 264 | 482 | 875 | 402 | 234 | 301 | 251 | 93 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 254 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 66 | 0 |
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