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Lat Long: 28.54° S 153.55° E

Brunswick River-South Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Brunswick River-South sea temperature is
21.9°C
0.5° 

Brunswick River-South surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Brunswick River-South surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, N swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period with SE 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brunswick River-South in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 10s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 30th Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 4th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 4th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brunswick River-South over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
0.3
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8
0.3
ENE
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0.5
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15
0.3
E
9
0.3
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8
0.8
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4
1
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1.5
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1.6
NNE
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6
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1.3
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7
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6
1.4
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6
1.8
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7
1.4
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8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
15
104
14
12
19
40
121
164
76
33
33
105
201
766
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100
101
160
328
226
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
E
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
N
10
NW
15
S
15
SSE
5
WNW
15
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NW
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E
10
SSW
Wind State
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cross-on
glassy
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cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
12:08PM1.74m
00:27AM1.04m
1:07PM1.68m
1:35AM0.99m
2:13PM1.62m
2:57AM1.00m
3:24PM1.56m
4:20AM1.07m
4:34PM1.52m
5:27AM1.19m
5:35PM1.49m
6:22AM1.32m
6:27PM1.45m
Low Tide
6:54PM0.36m
6:05AM0.30m
8:08PM0.40m
7:09AM0.39m
9:25PM0.40m
8:29AM0.46m
10:31PM0.36m
9:59AM0.47m
11:25PM0.32m
11:16AM0.44m
00:10AM0.27m
12:19PM0.39m
00:50AM0.22m
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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.

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