Box Beach
Beach break · Newcastle NSW · Beginner → Advanced
Box Beach surf today
Forecast for Thursday 15 October
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 17h–20h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
- Beginner —
- Intermediate 25
- Advanced 18
- Waves 1.8 m · 9 s period
- Wind SE 9 km/h (gusts 31 km/h)
- Tides: ▽ 04:00 · ▲ 11:00 · ▽ 18:00
About this spot
A beach in Tomaree National Park, bodyboard heaven. Backwash off the cliffs jacks up wedging left pits.
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Box Beach in detail
Beginner → Advanced
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Access & landmarks
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Safety
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Frequently asked about Box Beach
What tide is best for surfing Box Beach?
At Box Beach, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Is Box Beach suitable for beginners?
Box Beach is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
What wind is ideal for Box Beach?
The ideal wind at Box Beach comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
What surf spots are near Box Beach?
Around Box Beach, you can also check conditions at Stockton Beach, Bar Beach, Seal Rocks. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.