Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Issued: 3 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
21.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Evans Head-South Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Evans Head-South Wall surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with 408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Evans Head-South Wall this week:

The surf forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Evans Head-South Wall in the next 16 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 17th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 17th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
375
327
363
408
407
303
291
233
194
191
149
108
144
108
102
74
72
29
48
44
14
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
ENE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
15
N
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
S
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:00PM1.93m
10:37AM1.05m
10:49PM1.84m
11:32AM1.05m
11:38PM1.70m
12:30PM1.07m
00:26AM1.54m
1:30PM1.11m
1:15AM1.37m
2:31PM1.17m
2:07AM1.21m
3:30PM1.24m
3:03AM1.07m
Low Tide
3:14PM0.09m
4:54AM0.01m
4:05PM0.16m
5:44AM0.05m
4:58PM0.25m
6:31AM0.10m
5:55PM0.36m
7:17AM0.15m
6:59PM0.47m
8:01AM0.20m
8:13PM0.55m
8:44AM0.24m
9:33PM0.58m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:55
 mm
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
Temp °C
18
18
17
19
19
17
21
21
20
21
21
19
17
17
17
18
18
17
17
17
17
Feels °C
19
17
16
17
17
15
18
19
17
20
20
18
17
17
17
16
16
14
13
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
11
1.3
ENE
11
1.1
ENE
11
1.1
E
11
1
E
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
1.4
S
9
1.1
S
8
Energy kJ
375
327
363
408
407
303
291
233
194
191
149
108
144
108
102
74
72
29
26
304
165
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
12
0.5
NNE
5
0.5
NNE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
SSE
16
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
27
21
58
32
31
17
15
6
25
12
13
13
29
25
21
34
69
10
48
25
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
20
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
9
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
S
14
Energy kJ
45
67
15
10
3
3
3
3
7
23
21
33
6
9
9
11
5
9
8
44
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
3
0.8
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.7
NNE
5
0.7
NNE
5
0.7
N
4
0.3
W
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.6
S
4
0.7
SSE
4
1
SSE
5
1
S
5
1.4
S
6
1.6
S
8
Energy kJ
6
22
12
24
22
19
1
7
12
16
49
50
130
343
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
56
28
30
38
30
30
159
34
0
50
0
0
0
0
0
36
30
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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Information about the Evans Head-South Wall Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Evans Head-South Wall provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Evans Head-South Wall can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Evans Head-South 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 (Evans Head-South 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 Evans Head-South 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.

Evans Head-South Wall is 30 km (19 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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