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The Box surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 Mar 2024 NZDT
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The Box surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Box sea temperature is 19.9°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 20.1 °C max: 21.5 °C min: 18.6 °C)
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The Box surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Box sea temperature is 19.9°C (Statistics for 19 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 20.1 °C max: 21.5 °C min: 18.6 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Box this week:

The surf forecast for The Box over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Box in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 19th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 19th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 23rd Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Box over the next 12 days.

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Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SSW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
4
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)131312121211151616141413131212121413141514141416161615141413131212121216
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1901723646514393242309719620598272431682419154413631048168813261504195816651504158778066984573133902458168011209406455804714711392
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
NE
5
ENE
10
W
5
N
15
NW
20
WNW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
25
NW
25
NW
30
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41PM
2.67
7:23AM
2.86
7:45PM
2.78
8:16AM
3.00
8:37PM
2.93
8:59AM
3.15
9:19PM
3.09
9:36AM
3.28
9:55PM
3.23
10:10AM
3.39
10:28PM
3.34
10:41AM
3.46
10:59PM
3.41
11:11AM
3.49
11:29PM
3.45
11:41AM
3.48
11:58PM
3.45
12:11PM
3.42
12:29AM
3.40
12:42PM
3.32
1:02AM
3.31
1:17PM
3.18
1:39AM
3.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:01AM
1.27
1:40PM
1.18
2:04AM
1.10
2:31PM
0.99
2:52AM
0.90
3:12PM
0.80
3:31AM
0.72
3:48PM
0.63
4:05AM
0.58
4:21PM
0.50
4:36AM
0.49
4:53PM
0.42
5:07AM
0.46
5:24PM
0.39
5:37AM
0.48
5:55PM
0.41
6:08AM
0.55
6:27PM
0.49
6:41AM
0.67
7:01PM
0.62
7:17AM
0.83
7:38PM
0.79
7:59AM
1.01
Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Sunrise--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:35--7:35--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:39
Sunset7:39--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:34--7:32--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:27--7:25--7:24--
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Rain (mm)
---------11--------------7----------
Temp. °C191718181617181619181719191818181718181719191720201817171718181817181719
Feels °C (?)151316161415151616151415141415151416161617171718161612101114141614151517

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the The Box Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Box provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Box can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Box 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 (The Box) 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 The Box 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near The Box, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 45 km (28 miles) away.

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