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The Box surf Forecast / Northland / New Zealand

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 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 19.7°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.9 °C max: 21.1 °C min: 18.9 °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 19.7°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 19.9 °C max: 21.1 °C min: 18.9 °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 Friday (Mar 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Box in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 29th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 1st Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 29th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)131212121212121213151514141313121212121316141315151414141415151414131315
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2925305032952861229120351276118910582551279522631641128579052048135525924669220942281322427172358168013981382171613431109696503398542
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
35
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSE
30
S
30
SSW
30
S
25
S
10
SSW
5
NNE
15
WNW
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
SW
5
SE
0
SE
15
WSW
5
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
15
SE
20
SSE
20
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
10
E
15
E
5
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glassonglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglassoffoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:42PM
3.32
1:02AM
3.31
1:17PM
3.18
1:39AM
3.17
1:58PM
3.01
2:26AM
3.00
2:54PM
2.84
3:30AM
2.86
4:15PM
2.73
4:57AM
2.82
5:39PM
2.76
6:19AM
2.95
6:53PM
2.91
7:24AM
3.18
7:56PM
3.14
8:18AM
3.44
8:51PM
3.39
9:08AM
3.67
9:40PM
3.61
9:56AM
3.83
10:25PM
3.76
10:41AM
3.88
11:08PM
3.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
0.62
7:17AM
0.83
7:38PM
0.79
7:59AM
1.01
8:21PM
0.97
8:52AM
1.17
9:15PM
1.13
9:59AM
1.27
10:29PM
1.22
11:21AM
1.25
11:55PM
1.15
12:41PM
1.05
1:09AM
0.92
1:47PM
0.74
2:10AM
0.61
2:40PM
0.42
3:02AM
0.32
3:28PM
0.14
3:49AM
0.10
4:13PM
-0.03
4:34AM
-0.02
4:58PM
-0.08
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise7:37--7:37--7:39--7:39--7:41--7:41--7:41--7:43--7:43--7:45--7:46--7:46--
Sunset-7:25--7:24--7:22--7:22--7:20--7:19--7:17--7:15--7:15--7:13--7:12--7:10-
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Rain (mm)
1-------------------2-----2----1----
Temp. °C181717171717181816191918191918181817181919161717191818202018192018201918
Feels °C (?)121012111112131314181718191818181717171718111214171518181817181917191817

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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