Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Issued: 9 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,325 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 1PM. 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 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 6th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 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 Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tue
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
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4
!
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1
E
7
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
2.5
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
62
66
99
130
130
78
121
102
112
90
150
209
231
188
801
1137
2263
1678
1314
1785
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
N
20
NNE
20
N
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSW
30
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
8:50AM1.00m
9:07PM1.67m
9:27AM1.01m
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
Low Tide
3:17AM0.21m
2:24PM0.21m
3:53AM0.20m
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
rain showers
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rain showers
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light rain
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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
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
5
2
2
Temp °C
18
20
20
18
19
20
19
19
23
19
18
18
18
18
18
17
17
17
16
16
16
Feels °C
17
18
18
15
18
19
18
17
22
16
16
15
15
10
12
10
11
11
11
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.7
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
1
E
7
0.6
ENE
8
0.9
S
6
0.9
ESE
11
1
E
11
0.9
E
11
1.4
S
11
0.6
ESE
13
0.5
ESE
13
0.5
E
12
0.4
ESE
12
0.4
ESE
11
Energy kJ
75
55
37
99
130
130
72
121
102
112
42
66
209
231
188
510
131
93
75
47
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
5
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.2
E
15
0.6
ESE
11
0.9
ENE
7
0.6
S
12
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
13
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
S
18
Energy kJ
19
62
66
3
3
2
78
80
55
17
90
73
103
3
3
126
125
3
3
3
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
NE
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.3
ESE
12
0.5
NNE
5
0.4
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
12
0.6
ENE
7
0.2
S
18
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
36
11
2
1
2
2
2
28
17
60
150
30
27
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
1
NNE
5
1.1
NNE
5
1
NE
6
0.9
NNW
4
0.7
SW
4
1.1
SE
5
0.7
S
8
1.6
S
6
2
S
6
2.5
SSE
8
3
SSE
8
3
SSE
12
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
12
45
62
61
29
13
62
54
166
308
801
1137
2263
1678
1314
1785
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
4
2
4
2
Distance (km)
0
30
278
65
0
30
28
1
30
0
0
1
3
55
711
744
36
662
36
0
55
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
3
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
4
4
5
2
5
4
2
2
5
3
4
8
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
8
5
9
5
4
5
6
9
9
9
7
6
8
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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