Box Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.55° S 151.34° E

Issued: 3 pm 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Box Head sea temperature is
19.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Box Head in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.8
NE
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.8
WSW
4
0.1
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
9
1
S
8
3
S
10
2.5
S
9
3
S
12
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
16
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
17
4
397
235
130
1838
1270
2631
1714
1497
1469
1557
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
N
10
NW
15
NNE
20
N
20
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WSW
10
W
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
15
S
20
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:06PM1.10m
9:37AM0.63m
9:43PM1.09m
10:16AM0.64m
10:20PM1.07m
10:56AM0.65m
10:57PM1.03m
11:37AM0.66m
11:37PM0.98m
12:19PM0.69m
00:19AM0.92m
1:07PM0.72m
1:07AM0.85m
Low Tide
4:05AM0.10m
3:02PM0.18m
4:42AM0.08m
3:45PM0.19m
5:18AM0.08m
4:29PM0.20m
5:53AM0.09m
5:17PM0.21m
6:29AM0.10m
6:08PM0.23m
7:06AM0.12m
7:04PM0.25m
7:46AM0.13m
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cloud
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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light rain
part cloud
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6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
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4:55
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
 mm
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
19
16
20
20
19
21
21
16
19
17
11
15
15
14
15
14
15
15
16
15
16
Feels °C
16
14
17
17
16
16
17
13
13
12
7
12
13
12
9
8
10
11
11
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
1.1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.5
NE
8
1.2
S
12
1.2
S
9
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
17
1.6
S
14
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
0.8
S
12
Energy kJ
10
52
46
10
4
155
82
33
31
17
28
397
235
64
205
1016
13
13
184
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
E
13
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
10
33
26
8
8
13
10
8
11
11
11
14
13
10
13
12
13
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
13
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
19
16
8
3
2
3
6
4
1
4
13
12
10
5
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
6
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.8
NW
4
0.5
N
3
0.7
NW
4
0.6
NW
3
0.8
WSW
4
0.9
SSW
6
0.4
W
4
1
S
8
3
S
10
2.5
S
9
3
S
12
3
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
64
2
2
51
114
17
6
12
9
17
69
5
130
1838
1270
2631
1714
1497
1469
1557
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
3
3
4
271
108
3
3
40
17
188
3
3
10
5
254
180
213
141
132
37
16
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
1
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
2
5
5
9
8
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
9
5
7
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
6
7
7
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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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