Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Issued: 3 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
21.2° 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with 484 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 25th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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
0
0
1
2
2
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
8
2
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.7
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
1.4
SE
11
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
14
6
345
317
346
438
372
408
355
362
320
484
379
470
445
350
232
203
156
115
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
SW
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
20
S
5
NNE
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
SSE
5
NE
5
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
High Tide
3:03AM1.07m
4:24PM1.32m
4:04AM0.98m
5:12PM1.39m
5:05AM0.94m
5:56PM1.46m
6:01AM0.93m
6:37PM1.52m
6:50AM0.94m
7:17PM1.58m
7:33AM0.96m
7:55PM1.62m
8:12AM0.98m
Low Tide
9:33PM0.58m
9:28AM0.27m
10:49PM0.55m
10:12AM0.29m
11:52PM0.49m
10:58AM0.30m
00:42AM0.41m
11:43AM0.29m
1:25AM0.34m
12:26PM0.27m
2:04AM0.29m
1:08PM0.25m
2:41AM0.24m
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rain showers
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
3
3
2
2
2
5
2
4
28
12
2
3
2
1
6
Temp °C
18
17
17
17
17
16
18
18
16
18
16
16
16
15
14
15
14
16
17
16
18
Feels °C
15
14
13
13
13
14
13
13
13
16
15
14
14
15
12
13
13
15
16
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
S
8
1.7
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
1.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
12
1.4
SE
9
0.8
ESE
11
1.4
SE
11
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
16
8
6
5
5
6
6
6
4
355
362
320
39
321
166
445
350
232
203
156
115
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
S
15
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
19
0.6
ESE
13
0.2
S
17
0.8
ENE
5
0.2
S
15
0.4
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
11
0.5
NE
5
0.5
NE
5
Energy kJ
55
39
4
14
12
3
4
4
6
5
5
6
7
118
23
39
18
57
70
14
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
S
14
0.1
NE
7
0.2
S
15
0.1
N
8
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
19
0.1
E
16
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.1
N
10
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
11
Energy kJ
14
14
14
2
18
1
6
17
7
5
24
23
2
16
13
37
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
8
2
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.7
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.8
SSE
8
2
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.8
SE
8
0.9
SSW
5
1.7
SSE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.7
SE
9
0.5
ENE
5
Energy kJ
405
562
418
345
317
346
438
372
408
43
484
379
470
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
3
32
38
3
0
0
36
3
1
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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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