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
23.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Evans Head-South Wall surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 1,323 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with E 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 (May 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Evans Head-South Wall in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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 22°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
1.4
N
6
1.2
N
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
87
87
62
58
38
39
39
139
131
75
41
71
98
46
47
46
30
16
16
15
15
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
10
WSW
5
E
10
NW
15
NW
15
N
20
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
25
WNW
25
W
10
W
20
W
20
SW
15
WSW
25
SSW
30
S
20
SSE
20
S
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:11PM1.61m
8:26AM0.99m
8:48PM1.62m
9:06AM0.97m
9:26PM1.61m
9:46AM0.95m
10:05PM1.59m
10:28AM0.93m
10:43PM1.56m
11:14AM0.93m
11:23PM1.53m
12:05PM0.94m
00:05AM1.49m
Low Tide
2:54AM0.26m
2:02PM0.24m
3:34AM0.25m
2:39PM0.25m
4:15AM0.26m
3:17PM0.28m
4:56AM0.27m
3:56PM0.31m
5:38AM0.27m
4:37PM0.36m
6:20AM0.26m
5:24PM0.42m
7:04AM0.24m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
1
7
9
2
Temp °C
20
15
16
17
15
21
21
17
22
22
16
20
20
16
19
19
13
17
17
17
18
18
12
14
14
12
17
17
13
17
17
12
14
13
11
13
14
8
12
11
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.3
S
8
1
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.9
NNE
7
0.7
N
6
0.6
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
2.5
SSE
11
Energy kJ
190
199
181
201
111
39
39
65
61
75
38
71
98
46
71
46
30
16
16
15
1375
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.3
NNE
5
0.4
N
5
0.4
N
5
0.5
E
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
87
87
62
58
38
39
17
11
4
61
41
6
8
7
47
3
4
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
7
0.4
E
11
0.2
E
12
0.1
S
10
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
N
5
0.1
N
5
Energy kJ
3
3
3
5
5
11
17
5
3
1
39
12
2
28
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
3
0.5
WSW
4
0.3
W
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.3
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
1.4
N
6
1.2
N
7
0.6
WNW
3
0.7
W
4
0.6
WNW
3
0.6
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.7
W
4
1.4
SSW
9
2
S
11
3
S
10
3
S
9
3
S
11
2.5
S
11
Energy kJ
2
8
2
1
3
36
139
131
6
12
9
8
9
13
314
890
1758
1311
1850
1657
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
30
28
28
67
30
30
30
0
30
0
0
28
0
28
3
3
55
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
4
2
2
2
2
4
2
4
3
1
5
5
4
4
4
6
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
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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