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Ballina South Wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
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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
23.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ballina South Wall in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) 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 1.8m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 28th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 28th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 28th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina South Wall over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | |
1388 | 1187 | 1030 | 917 | 566 | 452 | 443 | 290 | 198 | 158 | 158 | 122 | 113 | 83 | 65 | 60 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 122 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:03PM1.30m | 5:53AM1.04m | 6:42PM1.41m | 6:33AM1.02m | 7:19PM1.50m | 7:13AM1.01m | 7:55PM1.56m | 7:53AM0.99m | 8:31PM1.60m | 8:33AM0.96m | 9:07PM1.60m | 9:14AM0.93m | 9:43PM1.57m | 9:57AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:16AM0.39m | 11:55AM0.17m | 1:05AM0.38m | 12:28PM0.18m | 1:49AM0.38m | 1:02PM0.19m | 2:32AM0.37m | 1:37PM0.21m | 3:14AM0.36m | 2:12PM0.23m | 3:56AM0.34m | 2:49PM0.27m | 4:37AM0.33m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | |
4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | 4:54 | |
2 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 |
23 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | NNE 6 | E 9 |
1388 | 1187 | 1030 | 917 | 566 | 452 | 443 | 290 | 198 | 158 | 246 | 398 | 313 | 220 | 313 | 217 | 130 | 92 | 63 | 43 | 109 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | S 10 | S 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | N 6 |
9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 38 | 68 | 42 | 18 | 27 | 158 | 122 | 113 | 83 | 65 | 60 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 122 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 11 | N 6 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 11 | S 8 | S 7 |
6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 53 | 25 | 21 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | W 3 | NW 3 |
— | — | 25 | 110 | 54 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 5 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 38 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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.












