Box Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.55° S 151.34° E

Box Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Box Head sea temperature is
17.5° C
0.7° 

Box Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Box Head surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with 465 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Box Head this week:

The surf forecast for Box Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Box Head in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 13th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 13th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Box Head over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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20
WSW
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ESE
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WSW
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SSE
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SSE
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High Tide
8:39PM1.24m
9:08AM0.85m
9:24PM1.21m
9:50AM0.89m
10:06PM1.14m
10:31AM0.91m
10:46PM1.05m
11:13AM0.91m
11:25PM0.94m
11:55AM0.90m
00:03AM0.82m
12:39PM0.88m
00:42AM0.71m
Low Tide
2:06PM0.09m
3:22AM0.02m
2:59PM0.06m
4:01AM0.02m
3:49PM0.06m
4:39AM0.04m
4:37PM0.08m
5:14AM0.07m
5:24PM0.12m
5:48AM0.10m
6:12PM0.18m
6:22AM0.14m
7:03PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Box Head Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Box Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Box Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Box Head 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 Head) 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 Head 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.

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