Box Head - Umina
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The locals go out sometimes but now there too lazy to get off there bums so they wait till its firing right through with 1km rides.
Atmosphere:
The atmosphere is unbelievable. Sometimes the jetskiers stuff the wave up but when they go its epic, no one out there next to a National Park with Boats going past.
Additional Info:
The best way to get out to the Box is by parking your car at the Ettalong ramp and scabbing a boat ride out to the Box. I f you want to paddle its extremely hard when against the current. 1.8 KM paddle out. When surfing this break when its huge and firing, be careful not to get caught inside because the rip drags you in and your a gonna.
Location
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To get to The Box you have to go to the Central Coast on Umina Beach. The Box is situated on the left from Umina. The wave runs along side the Killcare Mountain.
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.52 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
1.64 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.67 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |