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

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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
25.0° 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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 1st Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 1st Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 5th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
ENE
1.2
E
1.5
ESE
1.6
SE
2
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
2.1
SE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)6777777777769910899999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)104628417717314612011076134199209674418378596282241288288276
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
S
15
S
20
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
0
WNW
10
N
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:19AM
1.52
7:51PM
1.45
7:54AM
1.44
8:24PM
1.52
8:28AM
1.35
8:57PM
1.55
9:02AM
1.24
9:31PM
1.54
9:37AM
1.13
10:06PM
1.51
10:13AM
1.03
10:44PM
1.45
10:53AM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:12AM
0.20
1:39PM
0.05
1:54AM
0.19
2:06PM
0.06
2:34AM
0.20
2:33PM
0.09
3:13AM
0.22
3:00PM
0.15
3:54AM
0.27
3:29PM
0.21
4:37AM
0.33
4:00PM
0.28
5:24AM
0.40
4:34PM
0.36
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tue
07
Sunrise-5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:37
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
33-----------224-----
Temp. °C232323232323222323232323232323222322222424
Feels °C (?)232322232222232322222020222020192120222221
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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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