Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Issued: 9 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
21.3° 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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 745 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s 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 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 28th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
E
9
0.3
NE
7
1.8
SSE
7
0.2
E
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.6
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.8
SE
11
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
1.3
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
44
27
26
93
14
7
346
5
358
331
327
255
255
460
516
269
745
602
531
276
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
ENE
15
SSW
15
SW
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SW
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SE
15
S
5
SSE
15
ESE
5
ESE
20
E
10
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:31PM1.17m
2:07AM1.21m
3:30PM1.24m
3:03AM1.07m
4:24PM1.32m
4:04AM0.98m
5:12PM1.39m
5:05AM0.94m
5:56PM1.46m
6:01AM0.93m
6:37PM1.52m
6:50AM0.94m
7:17PM1.58m
Low Tide
8:13PM0.55m
8:44AM0.24m
9:33PM0.58m
9:28AM0.27m
10:49PM0.55m
10:12AM0.29m
11:52PM0.49m
10:58AM0.30m
00:42AM0.41m
11:43AM0.29m
1:25AM0.34m
12:26PM0.27m
2:04AM0.29m
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
 mm
3
2
2
3
4
2
7
34
4
6
6
Temp °C
17
18
17
16
18
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
17
17
17
16
16
17
17
18
18
Feels °C
17
17
14
12
14
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
14
14
14
13
16
15
15
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
1.7
S
8
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
14
1.5
SE
8
0.1
S
15
0.7
SE
14
1.2
SSE
10
1.8
SE
11
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
17
1.3
SSE
9
Energy kJ
46
44
27
382
16
8
7
12
5
6
11
11
21
255
5
200
269
745
23
23
276
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.2
SSE
15
0.3
SE
14
0.1
E
19
0.7
SE
14
0.8
SE
13
0.1
S
18
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.6
NE
6
Energy kJ
19
31
11
16
93
39
6
5
2
2
2
22
29
7
211
253
6
3
9
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
6
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
S
14
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
6
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
5
5
16
26
14
14
14
14
5
1
2
7
6
5
7
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SSW
4
1.2
S
5
1.6
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
S
7
1.8
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.6
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
10
1.6
ESE
5
1.8
SE
10
1.7
SE
10
Energy kJ
5
6
68
326
397
337
346
286
358
331
327
255
460
516
140
602
531
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
49
49
3
3
32
38
3
32
36
36
3
3
36
32
3
0
3
3
56
56
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
5
4
5
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
5
8
8
8
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
7
8
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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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