The Box Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s cookin’ for The Box over the next couple weeks.

Honestly, mate, it's a pretty grim stretch. The Box is usually a spot that needs a decent push from the ENE to get any kind of shape, and for the next week and a half, we're just not seeing that. We've got a long, flat run coming up. From Wednesday the 19th right through to the morning of Sunday the 23rd, it’s basically a write-off – tiny, weak dribble or straight-up flat. A few days of glassy conditions on the 22nd might make it feel nice on the sand, but there’s no wave to ride.

The first real glimmer comes on the morning of Sunday the 23rd. We get a bump in swell, a clean 3 ft from the NE with the wind swinging WSW offshore. The combined energy is still low, at 79 (weak), but for the first time in a while, you could actually get a little slide. It’s not gonna be pumping, but if you’re desperate and the conditions are clean, you might snag a few reform waves. It’s an inconsistent break, so expect to wait.

After that, it's back to the doldrums. Monday the 24th starts glassy with a weak 2 ft NE swell (combined energy of 51), but it’s poor. Tuesday and Wednesday are a total struggle with tiny scraps.

Thursday the 27th afternoon shows a sudden jump in size to 4 ft from the NNE, with the combined energy climbing to 81 (still weak). But it’s a messy cross-shore wind and a short 6-second period – it’ll be lumpy and hard to get into. Not worth the paddle.

The following week, from the 29th of August into September, is just flat or close to it. A few days of glassy mornings and onshore afternoons, but with zero swell energy.

So, the standout? It’s got to be the Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. It’s the only window with a clean, offshore wind and a wave you can actually stand up on. Just don't expect any power – it’s a knee-to-waist high dribbler at best.

Stay patient, or find something else to do. This is a tough run for The Box.

Rusty.

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