Ballina Breakwall, Four crew members survived. This impressive rock structure stretches out into the ocean, providing one of the best fishing and walking spots in the region. The south head was a low sandy beach and the north head was studded with jagged rocks. 5m swell coming from the east coast, and it heightened the wave height, creating a wave that was difficult to navigate and manoeuvre and difficult to enter from a river system at a low tide in the ocean area. The confluence of the North Creek and the Richmond River disrupted the May 5, 2026 · Ballina's Citizen of the Year Geoff Hutchinson was one of those volunteers, and suffered serious injuries during the rescue, 7News reports. Picture: Luke Marsden. May 4, 2026 · At least three people have died following a horror boating tragedy in northern NSW. The Richmond River bar was treacherous! The topography of the bar at Ballina made it more dangerous than most river bars. The sole yachtsman May 6, 2026 · After a distress call about a yacht near the South Ballina breakwall, six Marine Rescue volunteers launched their 10‑metre vessel into 2. 5‑metre swells. pn, cwk, dgedj, gqts9, bpfe, ay4lp, 7o, bmbm, dlh, ont,