Evans Head surf report

Beach and river-mouth banks at Evans Head.

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Tomorrow at Evans Head (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–10am

Fun.

Glassy, no wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.

Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
Waves around head high (1.1m faces), a good size for a beginner.
East-north-easterly swell at 7 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
Low tide and rising at 7am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
Wind swings north-north-easterly 6 kn around 12pm, so it'll get choppy.

Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:12 pm Gold Coast time.

When is Evans Head good?

Best wind: Westerly (offshore) or none
Best swell: North-north-east to south
Best tide: Mid tide
Suits: Beginner+

Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.

It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Evans Head for your level.

Watch out

River current on the outgoing tide.

Frequently asked

What are the best conditions for surfing Evans Head?

Evans Head is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.

What wind is offshore at Evans Head?

A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Evans Head, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.

Is Evans Head good for beginners?

It can be. Evans Head suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.

What should I watch out for at Evans Head?

River current on the outgoing tide.

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