Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Issued: 9 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
21.6° 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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 13th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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 Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
136
163
226
218
273
293
268
211
207
181
202
232
222
243
322
360
360
394
349
307
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
10
SE
5
E
5
SE
5
ESE
5
NE
5
W
10
ENE
5
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
0
SW
10
WSW
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
NE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
5:45PM1.63m
5:54AM1.15m
6:37PM1.77m
6:55AM1.12m
7:28PM1.88m
7:53AM1.10m
8:19PM1.95m
8:48AM1.08m
9:10PM1.97m
9:42AM1.06m
10:00PM1.93m
10:37AM1.05m
10:49PM1.84m
Low Tide
11:02AM0.09m
00:20AM0.25m
11:53AM0.07m
1:20AM0.13m
12:43PM0.06m
2:17AM0.05m
1:33PM0.05m
3:11AM-0.00m
2:23PM0.06m
4:03AM-0.01m
3:14PM0.09m
4:54AM0.01m
4:05PM0.16m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
 mm
1
1
1
2
1
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
19
20
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
18
18
18
Feels °C
17
20
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
17
18
19
18
19
20
20
19
17
17
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
Energy kJ
89
136
163
226
218
273
293
268
211
207
181
202
232
222
243
322
360
360
394
349
307
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.3
S
7
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
46
41
22
10
7
6
12
12
4
2
2
10
135
134
59
54
44
59
55
50
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
NE
13
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
SE
6
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
4
8
7
8
7
14
1
1
4
4
7
24
17
20
14
47
100
19
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
3
0.8
S
4
0.4
S
5
0.6
NNE
4
Energy kJ
2
22
7
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
3
28
3
3
34
0
56
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
56
0
0
56
30
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
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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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