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Evans Head-South Wall Surf Forecast
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Evans Head-South Wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 25 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
22.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Evans Head-South Wall in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) 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 2.3m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 25th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 25th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 25th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | |
2053 | 1895 | 1849 | 1678 | 1866 | 1933 | 1872 | 1591 | 1227 | 894 | 622 | 477 | 339 | 284 | 196 | 153 | 115 | 94 | 45 | 56 | 37 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:13PM1.19m | 3:52AM1.25m | 5:01PM1.30m | 4:44AM1.16m | 5:43PM1.40m | 5:33AM1.10m | 6:22PM1.48m | 6:19AM1.06m | 6:58PM1.55m | 7:03AM1.03m | 7:34PM1.59m | 7:46AM1.01m | 8:11PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00PM0.52m | 10:27AM0.20m | 11:06PM0.49m | 11:04AM0.20m | 00:02AM0.44m | 11:38AM0.20m | 00:50AM0.38m | 12:13PM0.21m | 1:34AM0.32m | 12:49PM0.22m | 2:15AM0.28m | 1:25PM0.23m | 2:54AM0.26m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — |
1 | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 12 |
20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | S 5 | S 7 | S 12 |
 kJ | 2053 | 1895 | 1849 | 1678 | 1866 | 1933 | 1872 | 1591 | 1227 | 894 | 622 | 477 | 339 | 284 | 196 | 153 | 115 | 94 | 14 | 123 | 1164 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 5 | S 9 | S 17 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 21 | 38 | 33 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 66 | 6 | 52 | 68 | 71 | 28 | 11 | 10 | 45 | 56 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 10 | S 15 | S 8 | SSE 16 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | N 6 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 26 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 104 | 50 | 61 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 36 | 45 | 46 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 30 | 87 | 259 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 28 | 28 | 0 |
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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 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).
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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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