Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Issued: 9 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,128 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NNE 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 (Jul 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
1.2
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
0.8
ESE
11
1.3
NNE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
13
0.9
ESE
12
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
66
64
101
130
108
102
99
90
178
254
167
188
188
1194
2948
1994
1501
1626
2241
2505
Wind (km/h)
5
N
20
NNE
20
N
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
35
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
25
SSW
35
S
25
SW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:07PM1.67m
9:27AM1.01m
9:42PM1.67m
10:06AM1.02m
10:15PM1.64m
10:47AM1.04m
10:49PM1.59m
11:32AM1.07m
11:26PM1.52m
12:22PM1.12m
00:09AM1.42m
1:18PM1.18m
1:00AM1.30m
Low Tide
2:24PM0.21m
3:53AM0.20m
3:01PM0.22m
4:27AM0.18m
3:38PM0.25m
5:02AM0.17m
4:17PM0.30m
5:37AM0.16m
5:01PM0.37m
6:14AM0.15m
5:54PM0.44m
6:54AM0.16m
6:59PM0.50m
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
2
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
2
Temp °C
20
20
19
18
19
18
23
24
18
17
17
16
17
17
16
17
17
16
17
17
15
Feels °C
19
17
16
17
18
17
22
23
14
14
14
13
10
10
9
11
11
11
11
10
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
1
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
ESE
13
0.9
ESE
12
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
1.2
S
14
0.6
ESE
13
0.5
E
13
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
13
0.3
ESE
12
Energy kJ
55
37
64
101
130
64
102
88
44
178
254
167
188
188
545
139
87
78
72
85
28
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.4
SE
7
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
S
12
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
ESE
13
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
62
66
19
3
2
78
80
55
90
24
48
134
3
7
60
3
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
E
15
0.6
ENE
7
0.2
S
15
0.7
ENE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
11
2
3
2
2
28
17
32
18
54
7
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
1.2
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
0.4
NW
3
1.1
NE
7
0.8
SW
4
0.7
S
5
1
S
7
0.7
S
7
1.7
S
6
2.3
S
7
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
14
59
98
77
108
2
99
17
22
89
51
191
474
1194
2948
1994
1501
1626
2241
2505
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
4
3
3
4
2
4
2
5
Distance (km)
30
87
65
0
65
30
30
0
0
0
1
1
55
218
36
36
218
55
38
106
32
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
9
7
5
5
5
4
6
3
4
3
9
3
5
4
4
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
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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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