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
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 20th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 20th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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 29°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
!
!
!
3
2
4
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.4
NNE
1.7
SSE
0.2
E
0.2
NNE
0.1
NE
1
SSE
3
SSE
3
SSE
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.2
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)121413131355681199161313121211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)69142908655294014336983493253926282352180916021155761612
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
5
NW
25
NE
10
NW
15
WNW
25
NE
15
W
25
S
20
SE
15
SSW
10
SSW
20
SE
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SSE
20
SW
20
SSW
30
SSE
15
SW
5
SW
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassoncrosscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffon
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise-6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07-
Sunset--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------------1-----
Temp. °C212323212926212121202120192121202121192120
Feels °C (?)202120202723181717181816161817161716151917
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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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