
Surf Forecasts:
Brunswick River-South surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SE swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brunswick River-South this week:
The surf forecast for Brunswick River-South over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Brunswick River-South in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) 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 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brunswick River-South over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | NNE 4 | N 4 | E 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 16 | NE 16 | NE 12 | SE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | N 4 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 21 | 39 | 23 | 37 | 40 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 91 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 34 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:13AM1.53m | 10:17PM1.34m | 10:51AM1.48m | 10:48PM1.20m | 11:31AM1.42m | 11:19PM1.07m | 12:16PM1.36m | 11:56PM0.96m | 1:10PM1.31m | 00:47AM0.87m | 2:20PM1.29m | 2:15AM0.82m | 3:37PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:19PM0.34m | 4:21AM0.25m | 5:00PM0.45m | 4:49AM0.30m | 5:46PM0.55m | 5:20AM0.37m | 6:45PM0.65m | 5:55AM0.44m | 8:19PM0.69m | 6:42AM0.52m | 10:01PM0.67m | 7:57AM0.58m | 11:01PM0.59m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 20 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | E 6 | SSE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 13 | S 20 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 |
125 | 107 | 34 | 23 | 37 | 24 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 586 | 422 | 165 | 177 | 168 | 88 | 49 | 32 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 15 | SSE 10 | N 5 | S 17 | — | NE 13 | — | — | E 12 | NE 12 | SE 8 | SSE 17 | SE 16 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
21 | 2 | 77 | 57 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 5 | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 91 | 59 | 68 | 26 | 23 | 16 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | NE 16 | NE 16 | S 19 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | E 7 |
2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 50 | 23 | 9 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | ENE 6 | N 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 |
— | 21 | 39 | 2 | 37 | 40 | 339 | 995 | 2432 | 1596 | 1432 | 885 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 11 | 30 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 42 | 0 | 26 | 217 | 0 | 244 | 1337 | 238 | 12 | 283 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 453 | 18 | 33 | 923 | 2 |
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Information about the Brunswick River-South Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Brunswick River-South provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Brunswick River-South can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Brunswick River-South 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 (Brunswick River-South) 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 Brunswick River-South 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.
Brunswick River-South is 36 km (22 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.










