North wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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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
23.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 11th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 18th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3
2
3
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
9
1.1
E
13
1.1
E
13
2.2
SSE
7
2.1
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
2
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.1
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.9
SE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.8
SE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
401
401
437
416
365
351
387
353
163
212
450
519
402
388
330
151
637
533
477
495
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SSE
25
S
25
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SE
0
WNW
10
SW
5
E
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
glassy
High Tide
3:01AM1.19m
4:20PM0.94m
4:00AM1.19m
5:06PM1.10m
4:56AM1.20m
5:49PM1.26m
5:47AM1.20m
6:32PM1.43m
6:37AM1.20m
7:16PM1.58m
7:25AM1.18m
8:01PM1.70m
8:14AM1.15m
Low Tide
9:58AM0.27m
9:42PM0.47m
10:39AM0.22m
10:50PM0.41m
11:18AM0.18m
11:51PM0.34m
11:57AM0.14m
00:47AM0.27m
12:37PM0.11m
1:41AM0.22m
1:19PM0.10m
2:35AM0.19m
2:03PM0.10m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:00
4
3
2
1
2
3
4
1
3
9
4
3
4
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
20
21
20
21
21
20
20
21
20
19
20
21
21
21
21
20
20
21
20
20
20
18
18
16
17
16
16
16
17
16
17
17
18
18
18
18
18
19
21
21
21
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
13
1.1
E
13
1.1
E
13
1
E
13
0.8
E
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
8
1.4
E
7
0.5
S
10
1.8
ESE
8
0.7
E
9
1.7
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.8
SE
10
1.7
ESE
10
1.7
ESE
9
1.7
ESE
9
Energy kJ
342
401
401
314
184
148
93
91
85
163
184
52
402
85
330
151
637
533
477
495
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
18
0.5
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
15
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.4
S
9
0.1
NE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
S
9
Energy kJ
30
147
215
188
142
139
91
62
61
60
212
34
5
12
21
71
27
3
19
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.4
SSE
15
0.1
NE
10
0.1
SE
15
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.6
S
10
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.3
SSE
10
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
3
3
3
4
86
4
9
3
4
37
74
23
3
3
18
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
6
2.2
SSE
7
2.1
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
2
SE
7
1.8
SE
7
1.2
E
7
1.9
SE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.8
SE
8
1
S
8
Energy kJ
329
367
235
437
416
365
351
387
353
134
450
519
388
114
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
27
27
27
65
27
27
27
27
26
19
27
27
27
27
8
0
26
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
9
9
9
9
7
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
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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