Box Beach surf break

Box Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 06 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Box Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Box Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Box Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Box Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Box Beach in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 7th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 7th Dec)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 7th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NE
2.1
NE
1.6
NE
0.9
NE
1.6
S
1.9
S
1.2
S
1.1
E
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
NE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
1.5
S
1.6
SSE
0.9
ENE
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)768879866667776669131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)192356346115226562205836735751542006282176176127463485325
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
40
NE
20
W
50
SSW
30
SE
25
ESE
20
NE
30
ENE
25
NE
10
ESE
35
NE
15
E
15
W
10
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcrosscrosscrosscross-
on
onononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:55AM
2.01
10:43PM
1.31
10:44AM
1.98
11:37PM
1.28
11:34AM
1.90
12:32AM
1.25
12:24PM
1.80
1:29AM
1.23
1:14PM
1.67
2:28AM
1.24
2:07PM
1.54
3:28AM
1.27
3:01PM
1.42
4:24AM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:45PM
0.13
4:11AM
0.41
5:38PM
0.14
5:02AM
0.47
6:31PM
0.18
5:56AM
0.54
7:23PM
0.24
6:53AM
0.61
8:13PM
0.31
7:54AM
0.68
9:02PM
0.38
9:01AM
0.72
9:47PM
0.44
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sunrise5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-7:47--7:47--7:49--7:50--7:51--7:51--7:52-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272628251919212222232424232121191920181820
Feels °C (?)242224241515202019252322262324151519141318
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Information about the Box Beach Surf forecast

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

Box Beach is 12 km (7 miles) from the city of Port Stephens. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Stephens. Port Stephens has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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