The Box surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 18s period, SW swell with 3,726 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 17s 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 2.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4PM. 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 9s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Box over the next 16 days.
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