Box Head is the Central Coast's Broken Bay / Hawkesbury-mouth point-rivermouth setup, a long-left sandbar wave that only really turns on in big south swell and is usually chased by boat or ski. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Box Head in New South Wales.
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The Wave
Northeast is the clean offshore lane, big south to south-southeast swell is the trigger, and low tide helps the sandbar and inside section line up.
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Lineup Guide
Strong current, a long paddle back against the flow, rocks, rips, sharks, and a competitive lineup are all part of the check.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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