Evans Head-South Wall Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.11° S 153.44° E

Evans Head-South Wall Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.6° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with 878 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
12
1.5
SE
10
1.2
SE
9
0.9
SE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.6
ESE
11
0.9
E
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1144
731
486
246
115
39
88
148
82
54
26
29
28
44
46
74
59
72
169
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
NE
10
NW
10
NW
15
NE
5
WNW
5
SW
15
ESE
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
W
10
SW
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:17PM1.57m
10:59AM1.25m
10:54PM1.45m
11:46AM1.28m
11:37PM1.31m
12:41PM1.32m
00:31AM1.16m
1:46PM1.36m
1:43AM1.02m
3:00PM1.43m
3:12AM0.94m
4:12PM1.54m
Low Tide
4:52AM0.09m
4:45PM0.33m
5:27AM0.12m
5:38PM0.41m
6:06AM0.16m
6:46PM0.47m
6:54AM0.22m
8:13PM0.50m
7:55AM0.27m
9:51PM0.45m
9:07AM0.28m
11:13PM0.33m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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6:28
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:17
5:17
 mm
4
2
1
Temp °C
16
18
17
16
19
18
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18
18
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18
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18
Feels °C
15
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17
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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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