Evans Head-South Wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 AEST
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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
24.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Evans Head-South Wall this week:

The surf forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s 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 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 12th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 12th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 10th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.9
NE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
E
1.6
SSE
1
E
1.8
SSE
1.5
SE
Period(s) (?)666777888899999887867
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48527714314324930747535336835533624921316211892276136269195
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
20
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
25
NE
15
N
15
NE
40
NE
20
N
10
NE
15
SSE
40
S
30
S
15
SSE
20
S
35
S
40
S
30
S
35
S
30
S
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:22AM
1.58
12:12AM
1.12
12:01PM
1.40
1:07AM
1.14
12:42PM
1.22
2:06AM
1.17
1:30PM
1.06
3:08AM
1.21
2:33PM
0.94
4:09AM
1.27
3:51PM
0.87
5:04AM
1.35
5:04PM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:05PM
0.15
5:42AM
0.43
6:42PM
0.21
6:41AM
0.54
7:20PM
0.27
7:54AM
0.63
8:03PM
0.32
9:25AM
0.65
8:53PM
0.36
10:53AM
0.60
9:51PM
0.37
11:57AM
0.51
10:48PM
0.36
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise4:54--4:56--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--5:00--
Sunset-6:49--6:49--6:49--6:49--6:49--6:49--6:49-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------53271-1---
Temp. °C252423252524282724282624242322252524252524
Feels °C (?)242323242323242323292721222423212120202120
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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 12 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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