Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
21.6° 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SE swell with 479 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Sat
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.2
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
1.5
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
E
10
1.1
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
351
281
325
269
196
232
129
94
109
75
67
86
93
119
253
121
139
191
174
235
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
SSW
15
SSE
5
SSE
5
SW
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
SW
10
ENE
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
SSW
25
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:50AM0.94m
7:17PM1.58m
7:33AM0.96m
7:55PM1.62m
8:12AM0.98m
8:32PM1.66m
8:50AM1.00m
9:07PM1.67m
9:27AM1.01m
9:42PM1.67m
10:06AM1.02m
10:15PM1.64m
10:47AM1.04m
Low Tide
1:25AM0.34m
12:26PM0.27m
2:04AM0.29m
1:08PM0.25m
2:41AM0.24m
1:47PM0.22m
3:17AM0.21m
2:24PM0.21m
3:53AM0.20m
3:01PM0.22m
4:27AM0.18m
3:38PM0.25m
5:02AM0.17m
4:17PM0.30m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
 mm
10
1
2
3
2
2
2
Temp °C
16
18
18
17
18
18
18
17
18
17
19
19
18
22
22
19
23
23
20
18
17
Feels °C
14
15
15
16
18
17
18
16
17
15
17
16
16
21
20
17
22
22
19
15
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
0.7
SE
11
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.2
SE
8
0.3
ESE
11
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
1.5
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.8
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
11
0.9
E
10
1.1
ENE
10
Energy kJ
437
351
130
325
269
196
25
129
94
109
75
67
42
93
119
253
121
139
191
174
235
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
14
0.7
SE
12
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.5
NE
5
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.4
ESE
12
0.2
E
16
0.8
NNE
6
0.4
ESE
13
Energy kJ
46
149
49
38
14
13
16
40
13
36
60
65
86
41
31
2
2
50
20
41
59
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.3
SE
9
0.4
ESE
11
0.2
S
16
0.3
NE
5
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.6
NE
6
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.3
ESE
15
Energy kJ
25
24
93
2
8
6
14
39
20
4
6
1
19
2
2
42
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
9
1.4
SE
8
0.4
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.9
NE
4
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
6
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
281
232
12
23
23
120
93
97
87
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
1
0
3
0
0
3
3
0
56
0
28
56
30
30
87
34
67
114
30
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
5
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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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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