Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Evans Head-South Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
20.0° C
0.4° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,227 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 11th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 17th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
E
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
1.3
SSE
6
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.6
SSE
7
0.9
ESE
6
1.8
SSE
7
1.9
SSE
7
2.3
SE
7
3
SE
9
2.5
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
59
92
88
85
63
61
61
43
43
42
147
28
29
212
55
268
302
524
1227
919
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
ENE
15
W
10
WNW
15
NE
15
WNW
10
SW
15
ESE
15
WSW
15
SSW
25
SSE
15
SSW
30
S
30
S
30
S
30
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
20
SE
35
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:02PM1.88m
7:32AM1.15m
7:48PM1.92m
8:17AM1.22m
8:30PM1.89m
9:00AM1.28m
9:10PM1.79m
9:42AM1.33m
9:48PM1.64m
10:24AM1.35m
10:25PM1.46m
11:07AM1.35m
11:01PM1.28m
Low Tide
12:21PM0.11m
1:50AM-0.00m
1:12PM0.06m
2:31AM-0.04m
1:59PM0.04m
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
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5:20
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 mm
4
2
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6
2
3
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11
4
8
Temp °C
22
22
16
20
21
16
18
17
17
17
18
17
17
18
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16
16
16
16
18
17
Feels °C
20
19
15
18
17
11
14
13
13
13
15
15
11
12
11
11
10
9
10
12
12
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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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