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
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 8th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 9th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 13th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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 26°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
ESE
1
E
1
E
0.7
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.6
ENE
1.4
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.8
E
2.5
E
2.3
E
2.3
E
1.9
E
Period(s) (?)109910101091114131313131313131315151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21417113314815416017622919537241450683867388898711272753224922471422
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
25
NE
10
NW
5
NNW
25
NE
10
N
0
NW
20
NE
15
N
15
NNE
30
NE
15
N
10
N
30
NNE
35
S
25
SSE
20
SE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:53AM
0.93
11:30PM
1.38
11:44AM
0.85
12:25AM
1.33
12:56PM
0.80
1:32AM
1.30
2:25PM
0.81
2:40AM
1.32
3:41PM
0.87
3:39AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
0.36
6:22AM
0.46
5:17PM
0.43
7:33AM
0.49
6:15PM
0.49
8:51AM
0.46
7:32PM
0.53
9:54AM
0.39
8:53PM
0.51
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:31--5:30--5:30-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------2211--3
Temp. °C262422252522242422252422282723212220212120
Feels °C (?)252223242424242322232120262521192018171818
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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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