
- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:
Ballina South Wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.5° 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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 14th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ballina South Wall over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
Rating (10 max) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1126 | 1594 | 1617 | 1280 | 690 | 314 | 195 | 145 | 91 | 64 | 69 | 142 | 90 | 86 | 55 | 95 | 28 | 655 | 1882 | 8 | 8 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 5:08PM 0.92 | 4:55AM 1.30 | 5:46PM 1.05 | 5:41AM 1.34 | 6:22PM 1.19 | 6:24AM 1.37 | 6:59PM 1.34 | 7:06AM 1.38 | 7:36PM 1.48 | 7:48AM 1.36 | 8:17PM 1.59 | 8:30AM 1.31 | 8:59PM 1.67 | 9:15AM 1.23 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:19PM 0.50 | 11:39AM 0.30 | 11:19PM 0.42 | 12:11PM 0.23 | 12:11AM 0.33 | 12:43PM 0.18 | 1:00AM 0.25 | 1:16PM 0.14 | 1:48AM 0.20 | 1:52PM 0.12 | 2:37AM 0.18 | 2:29PM 0.12 | 3:28AM 0.18 | ||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | ||
| Sunset | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | ||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.












