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Lat Long: 28.88° S 153.58° E

Ballina South Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ballina South Wall sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.8° 

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


Ballina South Wall surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballina South Wall this week:

The surf forecast for Ballina South Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s 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 South Wall in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 14th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
N
7
0.8
SSE
9
0.4
E
9
0.9
NNE
6
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
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0.4
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8
1.2
NNE
6
1
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6
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6
0.7
NNE
6
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NE
9
0.4
NNE
9
2.3
SSE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.3
ESE
6
0.9
E
6
0.6
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
115
26
45
23
22
22
21
84
64
71
28
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30
652
163
116
88
111
55
57
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNE
20
N
15
NNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNW
0
NNE
10
NNE
15
SSW
35
S
35
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
10
E
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
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cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:51AM1.47m
9:02PM1.36m
9:28AM1.53m
9:37PM1.28m
10:04AM1.55m
10:10PM1.19m
10:41AM1.55m
10:43PM1.10m
11:17AM1.51m
11:17PM1.00m
11:56AM1.45m
11:56PM0.91m
12:39PM1.39m
00:44AM0.82m
Low Tide
3:02PM0.18m
3:08AM0.13m
3:45PM0.22m
3:38AM0.15m
4:27PM0.28m
4:07AM0.20m
5:09PM0.35m
4:37AM0.25m
5:53PM0.42m
5:07AM0.32m
6:42PM0.48m
5:41AM0.39m
7:38PM0.51m
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Temp °C
24
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22
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26
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Feels °C
22
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24
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25
14
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15
14
15
14
14
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Information about the Ballina South Wall Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ballina South 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 South Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ballina South 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 South 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 South 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.

Ballina South Wall is 3 km (2 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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