Ballina South Wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 26 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Ballina South Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ballina South Wall sea temperature is
22.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ballina South Wall this week:

The surf forecast for Ballina South Wall over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballina South Wall in the next 12 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 03) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 26th Nov)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 27th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 27th Nov)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina South Wall over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
1
1
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
1.9
NNE
1.9
N
1.8
NNE
1.5
NNE
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
1
NNE
1.1
SE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
1.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.1
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.3
E
Period(s) (?)1177781111111111117610101087669
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22735539233724414614418518818814311175715048346821089516
Wind
(km/h)
30
NNE
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
10
SW
15
S
20
E
10
NNW
10
NW
25
N
10
WSW
15
SSE
25
E
5
NNW
15
NNE
35
NNE
15
NW
20
S
20
ESE
20
SSE
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:48AM
0.78
1:52PM
1.31
2:53AM
0.82
2:48PM
1.25
3:59AM
0.92
3:49PM
1.20
5:00AM
1.06
4:52PM
1.18
5:56AM
1.23
5:53PM
1.16
6:47AM
1.41
6:51PM
1.15
7:37AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:11PM
0.29
7:05AM
0.42
8:59PM
0.27
8:14AM
0.44
9:46PM
0.23
9:28AM
0.43
10:33PM
0.20
10:44AM
0.40
11:19PM
0.16
11:57AM
0.35
12:05AM
0.13
1:04PM
0.30
12:52AM
0.11
Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Sunrise--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39
Sunset7:24--7:25--7:27--7:27--7:28--7:29--7:30--
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part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------1---5-
Temp. °C302731322825262325302723232226282424232120
Feels °C (?)312832322824252326292621222127282120181916
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The above surf forecast table for Ballina South Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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