The Box Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.

To be straight with you, the next 16 days are looking pretty flat for this stretch. There’s a long dry spell ahead, so don’t be in a rush to wax up. The first real chance of anything even worth paddling for is a long way off, and even then it’s small.

We start with a whole lot of nothing. From Friday the 24th of July right through to the end of the month, the swell is tiny, mostly under 2 ft, with periods that are short and weak. The wave energy is pathetic, with values like 3 and 4 (combined energy of all swells directed here) – barely enough to push a sea lion around. The wind is a mixed bag, but it doesn’t matter because there’s no swell to work with.

We get a few glassy mornings here and there, like Monday the 27th of July morning with a 1 ft from the NE and a 6-second period, but it’s still a flat, shin-high dribble. The Box is a beach and reef setup that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and right now it’s just not breaking.

The first week of August is more of the same. The 31st of July morning shows a bit of life with a 2 ft from the ESE and clean conditions, but the energy is still low (15). The first of August offers a similar 2 ft from the SE, glassy again, but it’s still not enough to get excited about.

Now, the one standout – and I mean the only one worth mentioning – is Thursday the 6th of August. The Box is showing a 2 ft swell from the ESE with a 6-second period, but the combined energy jumps to 32. That’s still weak, but it’s the highest we see in the whole run. The downside? The wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NNE at 12 mph, making it choppy. It’s not great, but if you’re desperate, it’s the best on offer.

Before that, Tuesday the 4th of August morning has a clean 1.0 ft from the ESE with a light offshore from the W, but it’s tiny. And Friday the 7th of August morning has a glassy 1.0 ft from the ESE with a 7-second period and a clean offshore from the SW, but again, knee-high at best.

Honestly, mates, this is a tough run. The swell is non-existent for the first week and a half, and when it does finally show up, it’s small and windy. If you’re a beginner, there’s nothing here over 5 ft, so you’re not missing out. For experts, well, there’s nothing over 8 ft either, so it’s a washout for everyone. The Box is inconsistent, and we’re seeing that now. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s pretty normal.

Hold tight, check back later. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait.

Rusty.

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