Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Evans Head-South Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.2° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 5,301 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 (Jul 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 17th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 17th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 18th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSE
8
3
SE
8
3
SSE
8
4.5
SE
10
4.5
SE
10
4
SE
10
4
ESE
9
3.5
ESE
10
3
ESE
10
2.5
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10
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10
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10
1.9
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1.6
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9
1.4
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1.3
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1.2
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1106
936
1164
3927
4190
3135
2484
2297
1635
1314
968
855
668
425
334
282
235
194
158
120
Wind (km/h)
35
SSE
30
S
40
S
45
S
40
SSE
40
SSE
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SE
15
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
SE
10
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
10:21PM1.79m
11:01AM1.19m
11:03PM1.62m
11:50AM1.21m
11:44PM1.43m
12:42PM1.22m
00:26AM1.24m
1:39PM1.24m
1:14AM1.06m
2:40PM1.26m
2:15AM0.93m
3:43PM1.29m
3:32AM0.86m
Low Tide
5:03AM0.03m
4:38PM0.24m
5:41AM0.09m
5:29PM0.36m
6:18AM0.16m
6:28PM0.48m
6:56AM0.24m
7:38PM0.58m
7:37AM0.31m
9:05PM0.61m
8:27AM0.36m
10:34PM0.58m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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