Box Beach surf break

Box Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 02 Mar 2026 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
23.3° 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 Monday (Mar 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Box Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 9th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 9th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 9th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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 Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
NE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.9
NE
1.9
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
2.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)76767676776786811101010108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)91352320261176165325288192205279270262331353575458461328282507
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
40
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
20
NE
40
NE
30
NE
25
NE
35
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:28AM
1.88
9:06PM
1.48
9:10AM
1.86
9:44PM
1.54
9:50AM
1.79
10:20PM
1.58
10:27AM
1.69
10:56PM
1.59
11:02AM
1.57
11:30PM
1.58
11:36AM
1.44
12:05AM
1.56
12:09PM
1.31
12:42AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:02PM
0.16
2:51AM
0.34
3:39PM
0.16
3:36AM
0.32
4:13PM
0.20
4:18AM
0.34
4:45PM
0.26
4:59AM
0.39
5:15PM
0.33
5:40AM
0.46
5:43PM
0.41
6:22AM
0.54
6:11PM
0.49
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:43--
Sunset-7:25--7:24--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19-
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------2--------1---
Temp. °C242423222322242523242524252524242423242423
Feels °C (?)221918192122232119222120232222232321222122
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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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