Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Evans Head-South Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
20.1° C
0.5° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSE swell with 636 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with ENE 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 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
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Monday
27
Tuesday
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0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
NE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
13
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
318
181
140
109
85
47
47
39
40
16
10
10
14
16
33
28
13
12
9
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
SE
10
WSW
30
S
20
S
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
ENE
10
W
5
WSW
10
ESE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
10
WSW
10
SW
5
SE
10
WNW
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-off
High Tide
2:15AM0.93m
3:43PM1.29m
3:32AM0.86m
4:42PM1.35m
4:48AM0.85m
5:33PM1.42m
5:48AM0.88m
6:18PM1.50m
6:36AM0.93m
6:58PM1.57m
7:15AM0.98m
7:34PM1.64m
Low Tide
9:05PM0.61m
8:27AM0.36m
10:34PM0.58m
9:26AM0.39m
11:41PM0.50m
10:27AM0.38m
00:30AM0.42m
11:22AM0.35m
1:09AM0.34m
12:09PM0.29m
1:44AM0.26m
12:51PM0.23m
2:17AM0.20m
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6:33
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5:08
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Temp °C
18
17
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18
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15
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Feels °C
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9
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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