North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

Issued: 3 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's North wall sea temperature is
21.5° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSE swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 23rd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 23rd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 23rd Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
3
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.8
S
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.6
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
439
368
522
418
345
336
292
363
336
398
338
399
326
287
346
372
239
226
171
155
98
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
S
15
SW
20
SW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
S
15
S
20
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
20
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SE
5
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
off
High Tide
3:49PM1.11m
3:20AM0.99m
4:46PM1.20m
4:16AM0.94m
5:35PM1.31m
5:12AM0.92m
6:18PM1.42m
6:04AM0.92m
6:58PM1.51m
6:52AM0.93m
7:36PM1.58m
7:37AM0.95m
8:12PM1.62m
Low Tide
9:42PM0.52m
9:43AM0.25m
10:58PM0.53m
10:25AM0.26m
00:03AM0.52m
11:08AM0.27m
00:56AM0.50m
11:50AM0.28m
1:41AM0.46m
12:32PM0.28m
2:22AM0.41m
1:13PM0.28m
3:00AM0.36m
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6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
 mm
4
3
1
5
2
4
8
2
2
11
4
3
5
2
3
2
Temp °C
16
17
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
17
17
16
17
17
16
16
17
16
17
18
17
Feels °C
13
14
14
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
15
14
16
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
8
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.6
SSE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.5
SSE
9
0.4
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SSE
8
Energy kJ
298
16
8
7
5
5
5
6
336
292
338
399
326
287
346
48
71
226
171
155
98
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
16
0.2
ENE
8
0.7
E
6
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
12
0.3
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.6
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
ESE
12
Energy kJ
15
14
14
6
2
5
3
5
6
36
5
3
17
41
8
29
26
25
22
23
77
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
9
0.3
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
E
11
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
26
57
22
19
7
2
3
1
1
4
5
7
16
2
24
18
4
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.8
S
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
7
1.8
SE
8
0.7
S
5
0.8
S
5
1.6
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.6
ENE
5
Energy kJ
439
368
522
418
345
336
292
363
398
21
28
372
239
25
27
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
26
8
8
26
26
8
38
8
0
26
0
0
26
8
8
8
0
0
19
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
7
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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