Box Beach surf break

Box Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 15 Nov 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
20.5° 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 (Nov 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Box Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 16th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 16th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 16th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
1.6
NE
1.7
NE
0.6
S
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.4
SSW
0.8
S
0.7
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
NE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.6
NE
0.7
ENE
0.8
E
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.8
SSE
1.8
SE
Period(s) (?)106712671069995686795777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)125157253103779633478425118162478718254101104171306296
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
25
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NNE
20
WNW
10
SW
25
SE
15
W
10
S
30
ENE
25
NNE
10
E
35
NE
15
NW
10
S
20
ESE
30
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
offcrossoncrossoncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
1.41
6:41AM
1.48
6:37PM
1.37
7:16AM
1.57
7:20PM
1.34
7:50AM
1.65
8:01PM
1.32
8:24AM
1.71
8:41PM
1.29
8:58AM
1.75
9:22PM
1.25
9:33AM
1.77
10:03PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:51AM
0.66
12:09AM
0.44
12:44PM
0.61
12:44AM
0.44
1:31PM
0.54
1:17AM
0.43
2:13PM
0.49
1:49AM
0.43
2:54PM
0.44
2:22AM
0.44
3:35PM
0.40
2:56AM
0.45
4:16PM
0.37
3:31AM
0.49
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Sunrise5:41--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--
Sunset-7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:32--7:34--7:34-
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--2--------------1231
Temp. °C212321232725212320192020202222232420181718
Feels °C (?)182114222422182017161515181917212216141214
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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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