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Butterbox Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Sydney North Coast (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Butterbox surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 22 Mar 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Butterbox surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Butterbox sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Butterbox this week:
The surf forecast for Butterbox over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Butterbox in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Butterbox over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sun 29 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
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 kJ (?) | 37 | 107 | 158 | 131 | 159 | 206 | 329 | 337 | 418 | 1211 | 1483 | 1271 | 1186 | 946 | 828 | 887 | 949 | 722 | 431 | 217 | 177 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:44PM 1.57 | 12:17PM 1.16 | 12:35AM 1.53 | 1:20PM 1.04 | 1:35AM 1.48 | 2:38PM 0.96 | 2:47AM 1.43 | 4:06PM 0.95 | 4:05AM 1.42 | 5:24PM 0.99 | 5:17AM 1.43 | 6:24PM 1.08 | 6:18AM 1.46 | 7:12PM 1.18 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:18AM 0.17 | 6:03PM 0.31 | 7:22AM 0.23 | 6:54PM 0.40 | 8:37AM 0.28 | 8:00PM 0.49 | 9:58AM 0.29 | 9:21PM 0.53 | 11:13AM 0.26 | 10:45PM 0.51 | 12:14PM 0.21 | 11:56PM 0.44 | 1:02PM 0.17 | |||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sun 29 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:55 | - | - | 6:54 | |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | |
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Information about the Butterbox Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Butterbox provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Butterbox can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Butterbox 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 (Butterbox) 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 Butterbox 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.
Butterbox is 2 km (1 miles) from Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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