South Wall Ballina - surf spot statistics

South Wall in Ballina, Australia, offers a mix of ground and wind swells throughout the year, with no completely flat periods. The best months for surfing are typically between May and August, when ground swells dominate (52-61% of the time) and wind conditions improve, particularly in June, July, and August when good winds occur 48-53% of the time. These months also provide consistent swell sizes averaging 1.2-1.5m, making them the most reliable for quality surf. Outside this window, conditions are less favorable, with higher percentages of wind swells (up to 73% in November) and stronger onshore winds, particularly from January to April and September to December. The worst wind conditions occur in February (78% bad winds) and December (71% bad winds), while swell quality is weaker in late spring and early summer. For surfers seeking cleaner, more powerful waves, the winter months (June-August) are ideal, offering a balance of favorable swell direction and lighter winds compared to the rest of the year.

South Wall Ballina in June offers decent surf conditions with an average swell height of 1.4m and a solid period of 10.9s, indicating consistent, well-spaced waves. Most swells come from the SE to SSE, which aligns well with the beach’s orientation, providing clean, rideable waves in the 1-2m range (around 25% of the time). Larger sets (2-2.5m) are less frequent but occur often enough to keep advanced surfers interested. The wind is favorable for surfing 48% of the time, with the most common light to moderate speeds (10-30kph) coming from the west to northwest—offshore or cross-offshore for this break. However, stronger onshore winds from the SE/S can occasionally disrupt conditions. Overall, June is a reliable month for surfers, with a mix of manageable mid-sized waves and good wind alignment, though patience may be needed for the best sessions.