Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Issued: 3 am 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
21.2° 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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,960 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period with N 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 02) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 2nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 7th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
2
0
0
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3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
N
6
1.1
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
12
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
10
3
SSE
8
3.5
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
90
78
86
118
90
178
150
199
188
141
1293
1503
1518
1855
2162
2736
2605
2222
1748
1338
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
SW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
35
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
S
20
S
30
S
20
SSW
20
SW
20
S
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:42PM1.67m
10:06AM1.02m
10:15PM1.64m
10:47AM1.04m
10:49PM1.59m
11:32AM1.07m
11:26PM1.52m
12:22PM1.12m
00:09AM1.42m
1:18PM1.18m
1:00AM1.30m
2:20PM1.27m
2:03AM1.18m
Low Tide
3:01PM0.22m
4:27AM0.18m
3:38PM0.25m
5:02AM0.17m
4:17PM0.30m
5:37AM0.16m
5:01PM0.37m
6:14AM0.15m
5:54PM0.44m
6:54AM0.16m
6:59PM0.50m
7:40AM0.17m
8:19PM0.52m
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
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4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
 mm
1
2
3
4
1
2
4
2
2
4
Temp °C
17
18
18
23
23
17
18
17
16
16
16
16
16
17
16
17
16
15
17
17
16
Feels °C
17
17
17
21
20
13
15
14
13
11
9
10
10
11
10
12
11
11
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NNE
6
0.6
ESE
11
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.7
ESE
13
1.2
S
7
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
0.8
E
10
0.8
SSE
15
0.6
E
13
0.6
E
13
0.5
ESE
12
0.5
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.2
E
11
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2.4
SSE
11
Energy kJ
142
90
65
86
105
55
178
150
199
188
141
300
128
125
83
75
46
9
2222
1748
1338
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
11
0.1
S
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
ESE
12
0.8
S
12
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.6
ESE
11
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.5
ESE
12
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
101
2
78
78
38
90
31
150
184
3
3
91
3
3
83
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.5
E
7
0.3
ESE
12
0.2
E
15
0.3
S
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.4
ESE
14
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
3
2
23
28
17
12
41
23
3
3
63
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
N
6
1.1
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
0.4
NW
3
1.1
NE
7
0.6
SW
4
0.9
SSE
5
0.8
S
7
1.9
S
6
2.5
S
7
3
SSE
8
3.5
SSE
8
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
207
85
77
2
118
10
42
66
273
679
1293
1503
1518
1855
2162
2736
2605
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
3
2
3
4
3
4
2
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
65
30
30
1
0
0
0
0
56
65
814
36
734
36
3
106
3
1
3
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
7
4
4
9
9
6
6
6
6
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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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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