
Surf Forecasts:
Evans Head-South Wall surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 745 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SSE 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s 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 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 27th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 28th Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 17 | E 9 | NE 7 | SSE 7 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 93 | 14 | 7 | 346 | 5 | 358 | 331 | 327 | 255 | 255 | 460 | 516 | 269 | 745 | 602 | 531 | 276 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:31PM1.17m | 2:07AM1.21m | 3:30PM1.24m | 3:03AM1.07m | 4:24PM1.32m | 4:04AM0.98m | 5:12PM1.39m | 5:05AM0.94m | 5:56PM1.46m | 6:01AM0.93m | 6:37PM1.52m | 6:50AM0.94m | 7:17PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13PM0.55m | 8:44AM0.24m | 9:33PM0.58m | 9:28AM0.27m | 10:49PM0.55m | 10:12AM0.29m | 11:52PM0.49m | 10:58AM0.30m | 00:42AM0.41m | 11:43AM0.29m | 1:25AM0.34m | 12:26PM0.27m | 2:04AM0.29m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 34 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | SE 8 | S 15 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | S 17 | S 17 | SSE 9 |
46 | 44 | 27 | 382 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 255 | 5 | 200 | 269 | 745 | 23 | 23 | 276 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 17 | S 15 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | SSE 15 | SE 14 | E 19 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 18 | E 12 | E 11 | NE 6 |
19 | 31 | 11 | 16 | 93 | 39 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 22 | 29 | 7 | 211 | 253 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SSE 4 | S 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | N 8 | NE 6 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | — | — | S 19 | — | — | — | S 15 |
5 | 5 | 16 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 5 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | — |
5 | 6 | 68 | — | 326 | 397 | 337 | 346 | 286 | 358 | 331 | 327 | 255 | — | 460 | 516 | 140 | — | 602 | 531 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 49 | 49 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 38 | 3 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 56 | 56 |
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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.









