Box Head
New South Wales, Australia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.4m
- Period
- 9.2s
- Wind
- 10 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 2h395-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Australia/Sydney local
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Box Head is a river_mouth break over sand in New South Wales, Australia. It's at its best on 0.6–3.5999999999999996m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- River_mouth
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- NW, N, NE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 3.5999999999999996m
Box Head surf FAQ
Is Box Head good for beginners?+
Box Head is a river_mouth break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–3.5999999999999996m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Box Head?+
Different days call for different boards. Box Head can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Box Head?+
Look for 0.6–3.5999999999999996m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NW / N / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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