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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 02 Jul 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Box this week:
The surf forecast for The Box over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Box in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 03) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 6th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Box over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 2090 | 1461 | 910 | 1282 | 1337 | 2773 | 2997 | 5669 | 5043 | 4239 | 2485 | 2724 | 2873 | 3438 | 2810 | 1758 | 1201 | 882 | 650 | 521 | 393 | 556 | 413 | 294 | 254 | 273 | 561 | 906 | 2722 | 3943 | 5350 | 4890 | 3078 | 3924 | 2558 | 2237 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:29PM 2.89 | 2:49AM 2.95 | 3:20PM 2.78 | 3:43AM 2.82 | 4:19PM 2.72 | 4:45AM 2.75 | 5:32PM 2.73 | 5:53AM 2.75 | 6:40PM 2.83 | 6:55AM 2.82 | 7:31PM 2.97 | 7:47AM 2.93 | 8:14PM 3.13 | 8:32AM 3.06 | 8:53PM 3.28 | 9:13AM 3.19 | 9:30PM 3.42 | 9:52AM 3.31 | 10:08PM 3.54 | 10:30AM 3.39 | 10:46PM 3.61 | 11:08AM 3.43 | 11:24PM 3.64 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:41PM 1.08 | 9:12AM 1.02 | 9:34PM 1.19 | 10:05AM 1.09 | 10:36PM 1.26 | 11:08AM 1.12 | 11:48PM 1.26 | 12:17PM 1.10 | 12:54AM 1.19 | 1:14PM 1.02 | 1:44AM 1.08 | 2:01PM 0.92 | 2:26AM 0.97 | 2:43PM 0.82 | 3:05AM 0.85 | 3:22PM 0.71 | 3:42AM 0.75 | 4:00PM 0.62 | 4:21AM 0.67 | 4:38PM 0.55 | 5:00AM 0.61 | 5:17PM 0.52 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed night, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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