The Box surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period with SW swell.
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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Box in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Box over the next 16 days.
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