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Box Head Surf Forecast
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Box Head surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Box Head this week:
The surf forecast for Box Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 16ft and 13s period with a secondary swell of 15ft and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Box Head in the next 12 days are 16ft 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2ft 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 1st Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Box Head over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 7194 | 8604 | 6542 | 3527 | 2483 | 1285 | 740 | 500 | 261 | 181 | 151 | 140 | 90 | 57 | 2032 | 563 | 1011 | 371 | 143 | 79 | 1519 | 1447 | 813 | 314 | 189 | 119 | 68 | 196 | 141 | 229 | 210 | 60 | 111 | 93 | 89 | 56 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | on | off | glass | glass | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 11:44AM 2.82 | 12:04AM 3.67 | 12:34PM 2.49 | 12:57AM 3.54 | 1:33PM 2.17 | 1:58AM 3.38 | 2:46PM 1.9 | 3:09AM 3.22 | 4:21PM 1.84 | 4:29AM 3.12 | 5:45PM 1.97 | 5:41AM 3.12 | 6:42PM 2.17 | 6:39AM 3.12 | 7:26PM 2.4 | 7:26AM 3.12 | 8:02PM 2.62 | 8:06AM 3.05 | 8:36PM 2.85 | 8:42AM 2.99 | 9:08PM 3.05 | 9:16AM 2.89 | 9:39PM 3.18 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 5:43PM 0.33 | 6:49AM 0.2 | 6:29PM 0.46 | 7:52AM 0.36 | 7:20PM 0.62 | 9:01AM 0.49 | 8:19PM 0.75 | 10:17AM 0.56 | 9:26PM 0.89 | 11:33AM 0.52 | 10:41PM 0.92 | 12:34PM 0.46 | 11:56PM 0.85 | 1:20PM 0.43 | 1:00AM 0.75 | 1:56PM 0.39 | 1:52AM 0.62 | 2:28PM 0.36 | 2:37AM 0.52 | 2:56PM 0.33 | 3:18AM 0.46 | 3:24PM 0.33 | 3:58AM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - |
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Rain (in) | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Temp. °F | 66 | 70 | 68 | 64 | 70 | 66 | 70 | 75 | 70 | 70 | 73 | 68 | 72 | 77 | 66 | 68 | 77 | 68 | 72 | 79 | 68 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 68 | 75 | 82 | 72 | 63 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 68 | 68 |
| Feels °F (?) | 59 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 68 | 63 | 70 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 66 | 64 | 68 | 61 | 61 | 72 | 64 | 63 | 72 | 63 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 64 | 70 | 79 | 72 | 54 | 57 | 57 | 52 | 59 | 59 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 75°F on Thu afternoon, min 59°F on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 77°F on Sat afternoon, min 57°F on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 79°F on Mon afternoon, min 59°F on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.1in), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 82°F on Thu afternoon, min 55°F on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Box Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Box Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Box Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Box Head 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 (Box Head) 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 Box Head 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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