Box Beach surf break

Box Beach surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 23 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
23.1° 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 Friday (Dec 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Box Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (Dec 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 26th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 26th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 26th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
!
2
2
2
0
3
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
S
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.1
S
0.8
ENE
1.7
SSE
2
S
2.5
S
3
S
2.5
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SE
1
SSE
Period(s) (?)8798571012111111101010101099888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8226244517134310857182518021377795555637650484541333275234196136
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
35
NE
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
5
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
15
NE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:58PM
1.18
11:42AM
1.72
12:41AM
1.21
12:25PM
1.66
1:26AM
1.25
1:11PM
1.59
2:17AM
1.31
2:05PM
1.50
3:12AM
1.39
3:06PM
1.41
4:12AM
1.49
4:17PM
1.33
5:14AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:58PM
0.27
5:14AM
0.59
6:37PM
0.30
6:02AM
0.62
7:18PM
0.33
6:56AM
0.65
8:00PM
0.36
7:59AM
0.66
8:46PM
0.40
9:10AM
0.65
9:37PM
0.42
10:28AM
0.61
10:31PM
0.44
11:45AM
0.52
Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43
Sunset7:59--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----2--2-------------
Temp. °C232222232320201817191919191919202020201919
Feels °C (?)212022222118171413141516161717171818171516
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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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