North wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.87° S 153.59° E

Issued: 3 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's North wall sea temperature is
21.2° 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSE swell with 557 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North wall in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 5th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.5
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
12
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
12
1
E
11
0.8
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
281
332
304
224
145
133
94
82
62
66
64
130
130
114
104
183
260
192
264
229
121
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
SSE
5
SW
10
E
10
E
0
N
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
NW
20
NNE
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
N
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SSE
10
S
20
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:36PM1.58m
7:37AM0.95m
8:12PM1.62m
8:20AM0.96m
8:47PM1.63m
9:02AM0.96m
9:22PM1.62m
9:42AM0.95m
9:57PM1.58m
10:22AM0.94m
10:32PM1.51m
11:03AM0.94m
11:09PM1.43m
11:47AM0.96m
Low Tide
2:22AM0.41m
1:13PM0.28m
3:00AM0.36m
1:54PM0.28m
3:37AM0.31m
2:33PM0.28m
4:13AM0.27m
3:13PM0.28m
4:48AM0.24m
3:53PM0.30m
5:23AM0.22m
4:36PM0.32m
5:58AM0.22m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
3
4
1
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
16
18
18
17
19
18
17
19
19
18
22
22
19
21
23
20
18
18
17
17
Feels °C
16
15
18
17
16
18
17
16
18
17
16
21
21
18
20
22
18
16
15
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
8
1
NE
6
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
12
1
E
11
0.8
E
10
Energy kJ
281
332
304
224
145
133
94
82
57
48
64
130
130
114
104
79
260
192
264
229
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
11
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
S
14
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
NE
5
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.6
SE
7
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.4
NE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
ESE
12
0.6
NNE
6
0.1
S
9
0.9
S
7
0.3
SSE
14
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
160
22
4
13
42
40
12
40
62
66
34
3
2
19
84
183
23
2
86
39
108
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
17
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
18
0.4
SE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.1
S
9
0.4
NE
5
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.6
ENE
7
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
N
9
0.5
E
13
Energy kJ
29
2
2
13
6
23
39
8
7
2
10
3
2
34
2
6
2
84
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.6
NNE
4
0.9
NE
5
1.1
NE
5
0.8
NNE
6
0.7
NW
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.7
S
6
1
S
8
1.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
6
13
12
39
62
39
15
4
3
29
118
131
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
8
0
27
27
0
27
0
0
26
38
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
8
0
26
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
1
2
9
6
5
5
5
4
2
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
9
6
5
5
8
5
4
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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