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 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Evans Head-South Wall sea temperature is
20.3° C
0.4° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with E 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) 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 2.0m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
0
1
0
3
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
ESE
10
2.1
E
10
1.8
E
9
1.7
E
10
1.5
E
10
1.5
E
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.8
SSE
7
0.7
E
9
1.2
SSE
16
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1348
865
541
544
408
372
318
215
169
134
83
317
83
797
74
50
19
19
11
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
WNW
15
NE
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
WSW
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
WSW
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
15
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross
off
High Tide
00:26AM1.24m
1:39PM1.24m
1:14AM1.06m
2:40PM1.26m
2:15AM0.93m
3:43PM1.29m
3:32AM0.86m
4:42PM1.35m
4:48AM0.85m
5:33PM1.42m
5:48AM0.88m
6:18PM1.50m
Low Tide
6:56AM0.24m
7:38PM0.58m
7:37AM0.31m
9:05PM0.61m
8:27AM0.36m
10:34PM0.58m
9:26AM0.39m
11:41PM0.50m
10:27AM0.38m
00:30AM0.42m
11:22AM0.35m
1:09AM0.34m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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clear
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:33
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5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
 mm
1
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
18
18
17
18
18
17
15
15
14
16
18
14
16
16
16
Feels °C
14
16
16
17
17
16
15
17
16
16
10
9
11
13
15
13
14
14
15
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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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