Surf Forecasts:
The Box surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, E swell with 16 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 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Box over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. It’s going to be a long, flat stretch for the most part. We’re looking at a solid gap of nothing but small, weak windswell and almost no energy at The Box. You’re going to want to find something else to do for a while.
Right out of the gate, Tuesday and Wednesday are total write-offs. We’re talking ankle-biters at best, with light cross-onshore breezes messing up what little texture there is. The Box is a beach and reef setup, but it needs a pulse, and there’s just nothing on the cards. Water temp is sitting at a warm 80°, about a degree above normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a hood, just a lot of patience.
We roll through the first week with the same story – glassy mornings here and there, but the swell stays tiny. There’s a bit of energy trying to show on Thursday the 10th, with a weak 2ft NE groundswell and a period of 6 seconds, but it’s barely enough to get your head wet. The combined energy is still in the weak zone at 47, so it’s not doing anyone any favors. The winds stay light, but the ocean just doesn’t have any push.
The second week is a bit more of the same, but we finally get a couple of days that are worth looking at. Around Tuesday the 15th, things start to shift. We see a cleaner 3ft NE swell with a 7-second period in the morning, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. It’s the first time the place looks like it’s got a bit of shape to it. The energy jumps up to 75, which is still weak, but it’s the most we’ve seen all period. The conditions are clean, so if you’re desperate, that’s your window for a few grovelly ones.
Then on Wednesday the 16th, we get a slight bump. The swell pushes up to 3ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 141, which is moderate. But the wind swings cross-shore and it gets a little lumpy. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The Box is an inconsistent wave at the best of times, so this isn’t a standout, just a “maybe” if you’re jonesing.
Honestly, there’s no real standout here. The whole 16-day window is a struggle for paddle surfing. The consistent lack of size and the mostly messy wind states mean you’re better off finding a different hobby for a while. If the wind picks up straight onshore, you might get a bit of a bump, but as it stands, it looks more interesting for a kiteboarder than a surfer. It’s a blank run, but that happens. The forecasts can change, so don’t write it off completely, but right now, it’s not looking like a good time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | NE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
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2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:52PM0.07m | 11:56PM0.07m | 2:56PM0.09m | 3:55PM0.10m | 5:00PM0.11m | 6:03PM0.12m | 7:08PM0.13m | 8:03PM0.14m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.06m | 6:59AM0.03m | 7:00AM0.02m | 7:18AM0.02m | 7:46AM0.01m | 8:25AM0.01m | 9:17AM0.00m | ||||||||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | NE 6 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
1 | 4 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 538 | 571 | 538 | 124 | 629 | 538 | 586 | 791 | 538 | 538 | 544 | 538 | 538 | 571 | 538 | 537 | 540 | 538 | 538 | 538 | 538 |
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Information about the The Box Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Box provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Box can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Box 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 (The Box) 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 The Box 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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