Ballina South Wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 25 Feb 2026 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
26.2° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ballina South Wall in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 26) 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 0.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 4th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 4th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 26th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
2
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
2
E
2
E
1.8
E
1.9
ESE
1.6
E
1.8
ESE
1.6
E
1.8
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
Period(s) (?)899988888888888899999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)306281374627655587542529418438307416343437497534450445449461429
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
10
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononononononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:41PM
0.94
4:48AM
1.49
5:20PM
0.94
6:02AM
1.58
6:36PM
1.01
7:02AM
1.66
7:31PM
1.11
7:52AM
1.71
8:17PM
1.20
8:36AM
1.71
8:58PM
1.28
9:15AM
1.67
9:36PM
1.34
9:51AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:31PM
0.40
11:51AM
0.47
10:51PM
0.40
12:58PM
0.37
12:07AM
0.34
1:48PM
0.29
1:10AM
0.27
2:30PM
0.22
2:03AM
0.20
3:07PM
0.17
2:51AM
0.17
3:41PM
0.15
3:34AM
0.17
Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Sunrise--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37
Sunset7:22--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:15--
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Rain (mm)
----491010--1-1-1--11--
Temp. °C252425252424242425252324252424242323242324
Feels °C (?)252424232123232424232223232221222123242225
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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 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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