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Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

North wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
21.9°C
0.4° 

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 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 30 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SSE 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 30) 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 05) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 30th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 30th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 30th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

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SSE
12
0.9
SSE
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11
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11
0.9
SSE
11
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11
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12
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0.3
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
362
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209
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98
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSE
15
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10
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NNE
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35
NNE
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WNW
25
SSW
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High Tide
11:28PM1.01m
12:02PM1.65m
00:27AM0.93m
1:01PM1.57m
1:38AM0.87m
2:06PM1.49m
3:01AM0.86m
3:18PM1.41m
4:24AM0.92m
4:28PM1.35m
5:31AM1.03m
5:31PM1.30m
Low Tide
5:11AM0.22m
6:57PM0.27m
6:06AM0.27m
8:05PM0.28m
7:12AM0.33m
9:15PM0.26m
8:27AM0.37m
10:22PM0.23m
9:48AM0.38m
11:18PM0.18m
11:07AM0.35m
00:04AM0.15m
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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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