North wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 27 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
25.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North wall this week:

The surf forecast for North wall over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 28th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 31st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 31st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North wall over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
!
2
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SSE
1.9
SSE
2
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SE
1.8
SE
1.8
SE
1.8
SE
1.7
SE
1.2
E
1.8
E
1.9
ESE
2.5
ESE
3
ESE
2.2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.5
E
1.2
E
0.8
E
3
S
Period(s) (?)121112111187777799121110109888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1361793108771361036333632731827613456558620552003965725359196861112
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
25
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
5
NNE
5
NNE
25
NE
15
NNW
20
N
35
NNE
40
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:46PM
1.01
5:04AM
1.44
5:13PM
0.97
6:16AM
1.57
6:34PM
1.00
7:16AM
1.70
7:37PM
1.05
8:08AM
1.79
8:30PM
1.12
8:56AM
1.82
9:16PM
1.17
9:39AM
1.81
9:59PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:13AM
0.52
9:55PM
0.31
11:49AM
0.49
11:04PM
0.31
1:06PM
0.41
12:13AM
0.28
2:06PM
0.32
1:15AM
0.23
2:54PM
0.24
2:11AM
0.18
3:37PM
0.18
3:01AM
0.15
4:17PM
0.15
3:48AM
0.14
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--
Sunset-7:44--7:44--7:44--7:43--7:43--7:42--7:40-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------1---211-----5
Temp. °C242522232422242423242524232423252625303227
Feels °C (?)222221222321212121222323242323262523303126
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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 12 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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