North wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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North wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North wall sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 4th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 4th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
8
2
E
8
2
ESE
8
2.5
E
9
2.5
E
10
2.4
E
10
2.4
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.5
E
11
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
535
562
511
1040
1303
1138
1193
1069
1006
1163
1642
2000
1456
953
831
676
592
504
523
423
354
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SW
10
WSW
10
E
10
NW
5
NW
5
E
10
WSW
10
SW
5
ESE
10
NW
10
WSW
5
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
High Tide
7:44AM1.17m
8:18PM1.54m
8:18AM1.12m
8:53PM1.56m
8:52AM1.06m
9:28PM1.56m
9:28AM0.99m
10:04PM1.53m
10:07AM0.92m
10:42PM1.47m
10:52AM0.84m
11:24PM1.40m
11:46AM0.78m
Low Tide
2:01AM0.28m
1:42PM0.15m
2:42AM0.31m
2:12PM0.18m
3:24AM0.34m
2:42PM0.22m
4:06AM0.37m
3:14PM0.27m
4:51AM0.40m
3:47PM0.32m
5:39AM0.42m
4:23PM0.38m
6:31AM0.42m
5:07PM0.44m
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part cloud
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6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
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5:12
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
8
1
6
9
1
3
1
2
3
1
4
Temp °C
21
22
21
22
22
23
21
22
21
20
21
21
20
22
22
20
21
21
20
20
18
19
20
19
20
19
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
22
23
21
22
22
21
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
9
2.5
E
10
2.4
E
10
2.4
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.2
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.5
E
11
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
11
2
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
E
10
1.4
E
10
Energy kJ
21
12
9
7
1303
1138
1193
1069
1006
1163
1642
2000
1456
953
831
676
592
504
523
423
354
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
1
7
7
3
7
5
6
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
11
10
10
6
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
12
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
19
0.1
NE
12
0.1
S
8
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
11
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
Energy kJ
4
3
1
6
7
6
1
2
5
6
5
12
5
5
10
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
E
8
2
E
8
2
ESE
8
2.5
E
9
1
S
6
1
S
6
1
S
6
Energy kJ
535
562
511
1040
64
64
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
27
27
27
79
27
26
27
26
26
0
0
27
0
0
32
0
0
27
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
5
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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