Evans Head - Main Beach
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Beautiful but fickle
Atmosphere:
As a long time local, the above comment is rude. We are friendly folk who by and large take our turn in the line up, but we don't have to take attention from blowins (and you spell that too with a double oo).
Additional Info:
This is a great spot when it is on. One of the better kept secrets on the north coast. The locals at Evans have had this spot to them selves for far to long. When it is breaking you get a nice hollow wave breaking from the river mouth. Check it out if you are travelling through and dont take any shit from the locals.
Location
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Turn off Pacific Highway south of Ballina. Main beach of the town. Good break off the river wall
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
18.05 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
18.54 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
18.87 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |