The Box surf report
Notorious, square-barrelling right over shallow reef next to Main Break.
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Tomorrow at The Box (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–8am
Pumping.
Glassy, no wind, double overhead or bigger waves. Rated for an advanced surfer.
- Barely any wind (5 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around double overhead or bigger (2.8m faces), a good size for an advanced surfer.
- South-westerly swell at 11 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- High tide and dropping at 7am, but this spot prefers mid tide.
- Wind swings west-south-westerly 7 kn around 8am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 7:12 pm Gold Coast time.
When is The Box good?
- Best wind
- Easterly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-west to west-north-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Advanced+
It is for advanced surfers.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A easterly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at The Box for your level.
Watch out
Very shallow and very heavy. Experts only.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing The Box?
The Box is best with a easterly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-west to west-north-west swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at The Box?
A easterly wind (E) blows straight offshore at The Box, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is The Box good for beginners?
No. The Box is for advanced surfers. Beginners should try Smiths Beach (Yallingup) or Gnarabup instead.
What should I watch out for at The Box?
Very shallow and very heavy. Experts only.
Nearby breaks
- Margaret River (Surfers Point) 0.4 km
- Gnarabup 2.6 km
- Injidup 30.2 km