Box Head surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 AEDT
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Box Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Box Head sea temperature is
23.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
1.3
S
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.2
S
0.3
SSE
0.3
S
1
SSE
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.5
S
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)1412111014136666121771312111110996
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)144713833383410011256115305399607392570043106
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
5
NNW
10
NE
15
ENE
10
N
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSW
15
SE
10
ESE
5
NE
5
N
15
NE
10
NNW
10
WNW
0
NNE
5
SSW
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:37PM
0.99
9:52AM
0.95
10:12PM
1.02
10:26AM
0.88
10:46PM
1.02
11:00AM
0.80
11:21PM
1.01
11:34AM
0.72
11:56PM
0.98
12:09PM
0.65
12:35AM
0.94
12:51PM
0.58
1:17AM
0.89
1:42PM
0.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:31PM
0.07
3:52AM
0.08
4:02PM
0.08
4:34AM
0.09
4:31PM
0.10
5:15AM
0.11
5:01PM
0.12
5:57AM
0.14
5:31PM
0.14
6:41AM
0.17
6:03PM
0.17
7:28AM
0.19
6:40PM
0.21
8:21AM
0.21
Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:11
Sunset6:51--6:49--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:44--6:43--
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
part cloud
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232122232122222020202020202020231926282022
Feels °C (?)222022222122201819191818181920211725282123
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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.

Box Head is 15 km (9 miles) from Central Coast. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Central Coast. Central Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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