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
25.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 9th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 13th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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 30°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
2
3
1
4
4
2
3
2
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.7
ENE
1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.7
E
2.1
E
2
E
1.7
E
1.3
ESE
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)91114131313131413131314141413121212111114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17618719535534540854681676087810161804166310816083192441451259164
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
25
NE
15
N
10
N
30
NE
20
N
10
NNW
30
NNE
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
ESE
15
SW
5
S
20
ESE
10
SW
5
SSW
15
ESE
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SE
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoncross-
off
offcross-
on
offcross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
on
offoffcrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:56PM
0.80
1:32AM
1.30
2:25PM
0.81
2:40AM
1.32
3:41PM
0.87
3:39AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:15PM
0.49
8:51AM
0.46
7:32PM
0.53
9:54AM
0.39
8:53PM
0.51
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-5:35--5:34--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242423262522302823252421202019202020212121
Feels °C (?)242323242220282623242321171618181718191922
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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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