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Evans Head-South Wall surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Evans Head-South Wall this week:
The surf forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 4PM.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 29th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 2nd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 3rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Evans Head-South Wall over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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Energy (?) | 125 | 115 | 99 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 70 | 71 | 1133 | 1331 | 1088 | 1102 | 1537 | 1249 | 932 | 744 | 732 | 604 | 620 | 476 | 422 | 300 | 449 | 475 | 599 | 680 | 495 | 375 | 367 | 495 | 432 | 383 | 326 | 377 | 333 | 315 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:20PM 1.85 | 9:43AM 1.12 | 10:10PM 1.81 | 10:39AM 1.00 | 11:04PM 1.73 | 11:42AM 0.90 | 12:03AM 1.63 | 12:54PM 0.86 | 1:06AM 1.53 | 2:12PM 0.87 | 2:10AM 1.44 | 3:23PM 0.94 | 3:10AM 1.38 | 4:21PM 1.04 | 4:03AM 1.33 | 5:07PM 1.15 | 4:49AM 1.29 | 5:46PM 1.26 | 5:31AM 1.25 | 6:20PM 1.37 | 6:11AM 1.21 | 6:53PM 1.46 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:42PM 0.02 | 4:02AM 0.07 | 3:24PM 0.11 | 5:02AM 0.13 | 4:10PM 0.21 | 6:06AM 0.20 | 5:01PM 0.31 | 7:14AM 0.25 | 6:02PM 0.41 | 8:23AM 0.28 | 7:16PM 0.49 | 9:23AM 0.28 | 8:35PM 0.52 | 10:11AM 0.26 | 9:48PM 0.52 | 10:49AM 0.23 | 10:50PM 0.49 | 11:22AM 0.20 | 11:41PM 0.45 | 11:52AM 0.18 | 12:27AM 0.39 | 12:21PM 0.17 | 1:10AM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | 3 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Temp. °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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 12 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.