North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

Issued: 9 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's North wall sea temperature is
21.2° C

Normal for this time of year

North wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North wall surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 1,866 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North wall this week:

The surf forecast for North wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 2nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 7th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
!
!
!
3
3
!
3
3
3
5
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
6
0.7
ESE
11
0.9
NE
7
1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
2.2
SSE
7
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.5
SE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
119
78
89
102
88
88
160
202
188
420
957
1184
1108
1209
1255
1669
1757
1692
1764
1464
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
15
SW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:57PM1.58m
10:22AM0.94m
10:32PM1.51m
11:03AM0.94m
11:09PM1.43m
11:47AM0.96m
11:49PM1.34m
12:37PM1.00m
00:33AM1.25m
1:33PM1.07m
1:25AM1.15m
2:38PM1.17m
2:27AM1.07m
Low Tide
3:13PM0.28m
4:48AM0.24m
3:53PM0.30m
5:23AM0.22m
4:36PM0.32m
5:58AM0.22m
5:24PM0.36m
6:35AM0.23m
6:19PM0.41m
7:15AM0.24m
7:24PM0.47m
8:00AM0.25m
8:41PM0.51m
cloud
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clear
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clear
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
2
2
3
3
4
1
2
1
1
2
6
Temp °C
18
19
18
21
21
18
18
17
17
17
18
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
17
15
Feels °C
17
17
18
20
19
13
14
14
14
11
12
11
11
11
12
12
12
12
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
0.9
NE
7
1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.6
ESE
11
1.2
SSE
7
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.5
SSE
16
0.7
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
13
0.6
E
12
0.5
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
2.5
SE
11
0.9
ESE
13
2.5
SE
11
Energy kJ
99
119
77
89
102
47
88
160
202
188
149
149
184
181
112
81
52
28
1692
299
1464
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
ESE
12
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
9
0.5
ESE
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
1.3
ESE
12
Energy kJ
3
2
78
68
82
88
21
150
80
94
3
3
3
3
2
3
73
5
19
464
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
7
0.1
S
10
0.1
E
15
0.4
ESE
13
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
15
2
4
58
21
7
3
3
3
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1
N
5
0.9
N
5
0.7
N
5
0.7
SW
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.8
S
8
1.2
S
5
2.2
SSE
7
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SE
11
2.3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
111
93
55
41
28
15
49
72
82
420
957
1184
1108
1209
1255
1669
1757
1764
1170
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
3
4
2
1
2
1
2
4
3
5
Distance (km)
0
38
0
0
1
0
0
8
0
26
247
65
362
741
27
26
27
26
8
26
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
5
3
4
5
2
4
3
9
7
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
7
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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Information about the North wall Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North 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 (North 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 North 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.

North 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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