Brunswick River-South surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Brunswick River-South surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Brunswick River-South sea temperature is
26.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Brunswick River-South this week:

The surf forecast for Brunswick River-South over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Brunswick River-South in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 10th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 13th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 13th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Brunswick River-South over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
!
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.7
ESE
2
ESE
2
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.5
SE
3
SE
2.3
SE
2.2
SE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)8889101212121212118888888877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3903603244278341018117011509839661481862701634400353287210193142187
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
10
ESE
5
NW
5
N
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
0
SE
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:05PM
0.98
2:28AM
1.28
1:57PM
0.89
3:42AM
1.28
3:27PM
0.83
5:01AM
1.32
5:27PM
0.86
6:02AM
1.40
6:33PM
0.95
6:49AM
1.49
7:17PM
1.07
7:30AM
1.56
7:54PM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:12PM
0.45
9:34AM
0.72
8:02PM
0.52
11:21AM
0.69
9:20PM
0.57
12:20PM
0.61
10:54PM
0.57
1:00PM
0.52
12:02AM
0.51
1:33PM
0.43
12:54AM
0.43
2:03PM
0.35
1:39AM
0.35
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:45--6:45--6:46--
Sunset-7:08--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:04--7:02--7:01-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
121-------85---------
Temp. °C232622242721273022272423232422232422242523
Feels °C (?)232423252722283023302523212222222322242424
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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 12 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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