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The Box surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 24 Apr 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 Friday (Apr 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 25) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 25th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 28th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 29th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Box over the next 12 days.
Thu 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tue 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 2839 | 2768 | 2390 | 1889 | 1363 | 1325 | 1115 | 640 | 1552 | 1697 | 1355 | 1945 | 3525 | 3013 | 1956 | 1507 | 4138 | 2906 | 2085 | 1083 | 639 | 416 | 361 | 555 | 710 | 528 | 342 | 732 | 2235 | 2283 | 2023 | 3488 | 1069 | 636 | 431 | 526 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | off | glass | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:48PM 3.10 | 7:05AM 3.38 | 7:41PM 3.35 | 7:55AM 3.58 | 8:29PM 3.57 | 8:43AM 3.72 | 9:15PM 3.75 | 9:31AM 3.79 | 10:00PM 3.83 | 10:18AM 3.75 | 10:45PM 3.80 | 11:06AM 3.62 | 11:32PM 3.68 | 11:55AM 3.42 | 12:22AM 3.48 | 12:50PM 3.18 | 1:18AM 3.26 | 1:53PM 2.97 | 2:23AM 3.05 | 3:01PM 2.82 | 3:34AM 2.92 | 4:07PM 2.74 | 4:44AM 2.88 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:00AM 0.61 | 1:29PM 0.38 | 1:51AM 0.35 | 2:16PM 0.14 | 2:39AM 0.16 | 3:02PM 0.00 | 3:26AM 0.06 | 3:48PM -0.02 | 4:12AM 0.08 | 4:35PM 0.06 | 5:00AM 0.21 | 5:22PM 0.24 | 5:50AM 0.42 | 6:10PM 0.49 | 6:44AM 0.67 | 7:02PM 0.75 | 7:44AM 0.90 | 8:00PM 0.99 | 8:47AM 1.06 | 9:07PM 1.14 | 9:54AM 1.14 | 10:19PM 1.19 | 11:03AM 1.11 | |||||||||||||
Thu 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tue 06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 |
| Sunset | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 7 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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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