Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Issued: 3 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ENE 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 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Evans Head-South Wall in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) 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 2.3m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 12th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 14th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
117
93
93
132
156
245
212
280
346
293
211
181
171
167
197
184
189
211
216
185
153
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
5
N
10
SSW
15
ESE
5
S
0
ENE
5
ESE
5
N
5
WNW
10
NE
10
WSW
15
S
20
SSE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
E
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State
on
glassy
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:53PM1.47m
4:50AM1.19m
5:45PM1.63m
5:54AM1.15m
6:37PM1.77m
6:55AM1.12m
7:28PM1.88m
7:53AM1.10m
8:19PM1.95m
8:48AM1.08m
9:10PM1.97m
9:42AM1.06m
10:00PM1.93m
10:37AM1.05m
Low Tide
11:14PM0.37m
11:02AM0.09m
00:20AM0.25m
11:53AM0.07m
1:20AM0.13m
12:43PM0.06m
2:17AM0.05m
1:33PM0.05m
3:11AM-0.00m
2:23PM0.06m
4:03AM-0.01m
3:14PM0.09m
4:54AM0.01m
light rain
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part cloud
rain showers
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
 mm
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
1
Temp °C
20
19
19
20
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
18
20
Feels °C
19
18
18
19
20
19
19
20
20
19
19
17
17
19
18
20
19
19
18
17
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
10
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
Energy kJ
41
93
93
132
156
10
212
280
346
293
211
181
171
167
197
184
189
211
216
185
153
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.1
SE
14
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
20
0.4
S
5
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
9
37
46
41
22
8
7
14
12
12
4
2
8
7
44
43
16
20
67
37
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
10
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
11
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
12
0.4
SE
6
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
2
17
4
8
7
7
7
1
1
1
4
2
17
23
10
15
46
10
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
0.2
SSW
2
0.7
S
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.6
SW
3
2.2
S
8
Energy kJ
117
245
1
18
1
9
544
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
56
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
38
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
1
30
28
30
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
3
4
2
2
3
2
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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