
Surf Forecasts:
Evans Head-South Wall surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SE swell with 4,355 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2126 | 1047 | 632 | 655 | 800 | 1075 | 2194 | 4355 | 3623 | 3393 | 2555 | 1863 | 1844 | 1506 | 911 | 725 | 508 | 440 | 388 | 283 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:39PM1.91m | 10:13AM1.17m | 10:21PM1.79m | 11:01AM1.19m | 11:03PM1.62m | 11:50AM1.21m | 11:44PM1.43m | 12:42PM1.22m | 00:26AM1.24m | 1:39PM1.24m | 1:14AM1.06m | 2:40PM1.26m | 2:15AM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:24AM-0.02m | 3:49PM0.13m | 5:03AM0.03m | 4:38PM0.24m | 5:41AM0.09m | 5:29PM0.36m | 6:18AM0.16m | 6:28PM0.48m | 6:56AM0.24m | 7:38PM0.58m | 7:37AM0.31m | 9:05PM0.61m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | |
mm | 5 | 14 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 18 | S 15 | S 21 | S 22 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 |
5 | 11 | 9 | 25 | 18 | 36 | 37 | 35 | 123 | 62 | 90 | 62 | 84 | 1506 | 911 | 725 | 508 | 440 | 388 | 283 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 12 | S 19 | — | SSW 21 | S 21 | S 24 | S 24 | S 18 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
7 | 7 | 26 | 3 | 27 | — | 89 | 77 | 11 | 11 | 6 | — | — | 72 | 68 | 60 | 37 | 35 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 20 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 12 |
— | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2126 | 1047 | 632 | 655 | 800 | 1075 | 2194 | 4355 | 3623 | 3393 | 2555 | 1863 | 1844 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 450 | 332 | 306 | 451 | 36 | 110 | 218 | 332 | 548 | 332 | 173 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
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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.










