Surf Forecasts:
The Box surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 6s period, ESE swell with 18 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Box this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Box in the next 16 days are 0.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Box over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. We’ve got a 16-day window on the table, and I’m looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions. The Box is an advanced, inconsistent spot that needs a specific ENE swell direction to really fire, and that’s just not coming together for most of this period.
Right now, we’re kicking off with a big gap. From Thursday, August 6th, right through to Sunday, August 16th, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a flat spell with almost no wave energy and poor surf conditions day after day. The only bright spot is that the water temp is sitting at a balmy 84°F on the 6th, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a full 5°F above the norm. That’s a nice touch for a swim, but it won’t help the surf.
The first real whisper of life comes on Monday, August 17th. On the morning of the 17th, we get a tiny 1.0ft swell from the NNW with a period of just 3 seconds. That’s barely a ripple, and the combined energy is a measly 1, so it’s a weak pulse. The wind is glassy though, which is about the only positive. Still, poor surf conditions are the call.
Things get a little more interesting on Tuesday, August 18th. The morning sees a bump to 3ft from the NNE with a 4-second period, combined energy at 24 (still weak). The wind is glassy again, so it’ll be clean. The afternoon picks up to 4ft from the NE, with a 5-second period. The combined energy jumps to 83, which is still moderate at best, but the wind is a gentle cross-shore, creating a slight chop. The swell is small, but it’s the biggest we’ve seen. It’s still only a 4ft wave, so manageable for most, but the quality is poor.
Wednesday, August 19th, the morning offers 3ft from the NE with an 8-second period. That period is a bit better, giving the wave a little more shape. Combined energy is 69 (weak). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s not blown out. The afternoon drops back to 2ft and a shorter period.
Looking at the rest of the week, the 20th and 21st see tiny, weak swells with glassy mornings, but nothing that will get your heart racing. The Box is inconsistent at the best of times, and with no proper ENE swell lining up, we’re looking at a long dry spell. Honestly, if you’re after a paddle, the best bet is the morning of Tuesday, August 18th, for the cleanest 4ft waves. Even then, it’s not a standout. The whole setup is more interesting for a kite than a surfboard for most of this run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | SE 2 | SSW 3 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | NE 3 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | NNE 4 | — |
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 kJ | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:17PM0.09m | 6:59PM0.11m | 7:46PM0.12m | 8:31PM0.14m | 9:21PM0.15m | 10:05PM0.15m | 10:48PM0.15m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:04AM0.02m | 9:14AM0.01m | 9:37AM0.01m | 10:13AM-0.00m | 10:57AM-0.01m | 11:47AM-0.01m | 12:40PM-0.01m | ||||||||||||||
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 | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | — | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NE 5 | ESE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | 9 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SE 2 | SSW 3 | SSW 3 | SE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 543 | 571 | 538 | 538 | 1683 | 538 | 688 | 742 | 538 | 539 | 571 | 225 | 538 | 571 | 538 | 538 | 571 | 539 | 539 | 629 | 538 |
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