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Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
20.9°C
0.5° 

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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, ENE swell with 683 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Oct 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 6th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 6th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 4th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
2:03AM0.87m
2:43PM1.46m
3:41AM0.91m
4:01PM1.47m
4:54AM1.01m
5:05PM1.48m
5:47AM1.14m
5:58PM1.49m
6:32AM1.26m
6:44PM1.47m
7:13AM1.38m
7:24PM1.43m
Low Tide
8:31PM0.41m
7:36AM0.42m
9:54PM0.36m
9:02AM0.41m
10:58PM0.28m
10:24AM0.36m
11:47PM0.21m
11:32AM0.28m
00:27AM0.15m
12:28PM0.21m
1:04AM0.12m
1:17PM0.18m
1:37AM0.11m
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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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