Surf Forecasts:
Evans Head-South Wall surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with 705 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
43 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 395 | 293 | 437 | 574 | 545 | 507 | 544 | 705 | 700 | 432 | 220 | 227 | 216 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:00AM1.28m | 9:10PM1.79m | 9:42AM1.33m | 9:48PM1.64m | 10:24AM1.35m | 10:25PM1.46m | 11:07AM1.35m | 11:01PM1.28m | 11:52AM1.33m | 11:40PM1.10m | 12:44PM1.29m | 00:27AM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:08AM-0.05m | 2:45PM0.07m | 3:43AM-0.02m | 3:30PM0.14m | 4:15AM0.03m | 4:16PM0.25m | 4:47AM0.11m | 5:04PM0.36m | 5:18AM0.20m | 5:58PM0.47m | 5:52AM0.29m | 7:05PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 18 | ENE 9 | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
43 | 508 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 96 | 26 | 43 | 7 | 58 | 42 | 432 | 132 | 227 | 216 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | S 17 | S 15 | S 20 | S 19 | S 17 | S 18 | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 17 | E 13 | ESE 14 | S 9 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
4 | 28 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 30 | 64 | 53 | 99 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 4 | 18 | 28 | 82 | 220 | 147 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NE 9 | S 20 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | S 14 | — | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 8 | S 11 | ESE 11 |
4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | — | 15 | 31 | 26 | 11 | 82 | 9 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — |
334 | 723 | 395 | 286 | 188 | 159 | 395 | 293 | 437 | 574 | 545 | 507 | 544 | 705 | 700 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 65 | 65 | 3 | 36 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











