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The Box surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Box surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Box sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Box this week:
The surf forecast for The Box over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Box in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Box over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 746 | 527 | 278 | 202 | 123 | 366 | 210 | 513 | 1102 | 1881 | 1779 | 1172 | 777 | 645 | 450 | 305 | 802 | 1006 | 732 | 688 | 924 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:12AM 3.53 | 11:30PM 3.52 | 11:44AM 3.46 | 12:02AM 3.47 | 12:16PM 3.35 | 12:34AM 3.38 | 12:49PM 3.22 | 1:08AM 3.25 | 1:25PM 3.05 | 1:47AM 3.08 | 2:09PM 2.86 | 2:35AM 2.90 | 3:08PM 2.69 | 3:39AM 2.75 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:25PM 0.31 | 5:41AM 0.45 | 5:58PM 0.39 | 6:14AM 0.57 | 6:32PM 0.52 | 6:49AM 0.73 | 7:06PM 0.69 | 7:26AM 0.91 | 7:43PM 0.87 | 8:09AM 1.09 | 8:26PM 1.06 | 9:01AM 1.24 | 9:19PM 1.22 | ||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 5 | 11 | 34 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near The Box, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 45 km (28 miles) away.
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