Box Head Surf Guide
Box Head in Newcastle is an exposed point/Rivermouth break. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the south.The break here is a left hand point. Best around low tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of rips, rocks and sharks.
Box Head Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 20.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Box Head:
The best conditions reported for surf at Box Head occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.
Box Head Surf:
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 00:47 Local time| Mercredi 03 | ||||
| 1AM | 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross | cross | cross- off |
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