The Box
Margaret River, Western Australia · Australia
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A sucking, detonating slab a few hundred metres north of Main Break — Margaret River's heaviest test, closing out over shallow reef unless you're early, deep and very sure.
Today's surf at The Box
Updated 18:14 spot time
The Box surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 2.0 m–2.5 m double overhead+, 2.5 m SW swell at 10.8 s. Wind up to 22 km/h ESE. Water 18°C. Best surf window around 00:00 — epic (4.5/5) with 22 km/h ESE wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Know before you go
Best swell
SW
Best wind
E–NE
Ideal size
6–15 ft
Break type
Slab
Best season
April–October
Crowd
Light
Safety: Expert-only water — heavy hold-downs, strong currents and serious consequences. Paddle out only at sizes you have real experience in, and never alone. Thin, heavy lips landing on shallow water — one of the most dangerous wave types in surfing. Sharks are part of the ecosystem here — avoid dawn, dusk and murky rivermouth water.
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