Evans Head-South Wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

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Evans Head-South Wall surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
26.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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

The surf forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s is also forecast. 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 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 11th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 11th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 12th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
2
3
0
3
2
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.8
ESE
2
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
2.1
SE
2.3
SE
2.3
SE
1.5
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
Period(s) (?)899111212121211117101078887777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3543285408671272122698410017771053554958428271273229177796196108
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
15
S
10
SE
15
ENE
15
N
10
NNW
25
NE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
ENE
0
SE
15
ENE
10
NNW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:06AM
1.25
1:10PM
0.81
2:23AM
1.24
2:55PM
0.78
3:39AM
1.28
4:21PM
0.83
4:39AM
1.37
5:17PM
0.92
5:25AM
1.48
6:00PM
1.03
6:05AM
1.58
6:38PM
1.15
6:43AM
1.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:54PM
0.42
8:04AM
0.58
6:52PM
0.49
9:44AM
0.55
8:17PM
0.51
10:53AM
0.47
9:41PM
0.48
11:38AM
0.36
10:44PM
0.40
12:14PM
0.25
11:35PM
0.31
12:47PM
0.14
12:19AM
0.23
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47
Sunset6:08--6:07--6:07--6:06--6:05--6:04--6:02--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252425242228282524242323232223232324232224
Feels °C (?)232325232227272724222019202021212324222223
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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 12 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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