The Wave
West wind is the clean lane and southeast swell is the main trigger.
Use the tide mainly to judge how much water is covering the takeoff and the rocks; if it is too skinny, wait for more cover before paddling out.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Box Beach
Box Beach is Tomaree National Park's wedgy Port Stephens beach break, a short-walk surf check with bodyboard-friendly peaks on southeast swell. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Box Beach in New South Wales.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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Use the Tomaree National Park access and car park as the easy approach, then read the beach for a wedgy takeoff over a shallow sandy bottom with rocks nearby.
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