Surf spot

Box Head - Umina

Forecast conditions and map view for Box Head - Umina in Australia, NSW, Central. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Central
Coordinates: -33.5448, 151.3439

Metric
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Wave period (s)	8.7	9.3	9.2	9.1	9.2	9.3	9.4	9.6	9.4	9.2	9.1	8.8	8.8	9.3	6	5.2	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.4	5.3	4	4.2	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.5	5.8	6	6.5	6.8	7.8	8.4	8.9	8.4	8	8.7	7.8	7.5	7.5	7.3	7.7	7.5	7.1	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.8	6.8	6.5	7	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	91	89	88	91	107	116	113	105	92	78	72	63	55	59	24	25	21	18	15	12	18	10	15	25	21	18	16	12	9	6	5	7	92	101	123	169	177	185	206	320	238	323	329	260	218	198	151	113	107	98	74	84	76	55	57	53
Wind speed (km/h)	5.4	6.3	5.5	5.4	18.8	19.5	16.8	6.8	4.8	5	4.1	7.1	18.4	20	20.4	5.6	5.1	5.1	5.7	8.8	3.1	15.2	9	8.6	6.3	6.9	7.2	12.1	20.4	20.5	15.2	26.3	28.2	22.1	22	24.8	28.8	28.9	29.2	27.8	27.2	22	18.1	12.2	12.1	16.6	7.4	7	7.7	7.4	6.7	7	11.2	16.2	6	1.3
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Box Head – Umina, NSW Central Coast, Australia

Box Head is a scenic surf break on the Central Coast near Umina, sitting around the entrance to Broken Bay and facing the Tasman Sea. It’s a rugged headland area with exposed, high-energy surf and a wild natural setting.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly reef/point-style surf with some beachy energy depending on swell direction.
Best swells: East to southeast swells tend to light it up best.
Wind: Offshore westerly winds are generally cleaner; strong onshore winds can make it unruly.
Wave quality: Can produce long, powerful, and fairly hollow waves when the swell and tide line up.

Conditions and hazards

Exposure: Very exposed to open-ocean swell, so it can get big quickly.
Currents: Strong currents and rips can be a factor.
Reef/rocks: Rocky shoreline and shallow sections mean awareness is important.
Access: Usually requires a walk and local knowledge; not as straightforward as a typical beach break.

Who it suits

Better for intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when it’s solid.
Less ideal for beginners due to the power, rocks, and changing conditions.

Vibe

Box Head is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, powerful surf, and less-crowded feel compared with more accessible beach breaks on the Central Coast.