Evans Head
Evans Head is a quiet Northern Rivers town that punches above its weight for surf quality. The beach and reef breaks around the headland pick up E-SE swell and deliver uncrowded waves that most surfers drive past on the way to Byron Bay or the Gold Coast. The main beach offers multiple peaks, while the rock platforms around the headland create defined reef breaks on bigger swells. With a population under 3,000 and limited tourist traffic, Evans Head is one of the best uncrowded surf zones on the NSW north coast.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ESE (104°)
- Direction range
- 51° - 124°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WSW (240°)
- Offshore range
- 200° - 280°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Easy beach access from Evans Head village. Small coastal town.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Evans Head?
Evans Head works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Evans Head?
Offshore wind at Evans Head blows from the WSW (240°). Anything in the 200° to 280° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Evans Head?
Evans Head wants ESE swell (51° to 124°) between 0.5m and 2.4m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Evans Head?
The main season at Evans Head is Apr-Aug. A secondary window runs Mar, Sep. Autumn-winter E-SE swells.
How do I get to Evans Head?
Fly into BNK, then allow about 45 minutes by road. Easy beach access from Evans Head village. Small coastal town.
What kind of wave is Evans Head?
Evans Head is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Aug
Secondary: Mar, Sep
Autumn-winter E-SE swells.
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