Box Head – Umina
Where in Australia is Box Head – Umina located?
Wave
| Wave Type | Sandbar |
| Wave Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Wave Power | Fast, Hollow, Powerful |
| Reputation | Legendary |
| Wave Length (best) | Outstanding, >500 meters |
| Wave Height Min | 3-5 ft/1-1.5 m |
| Wave Height Max | 12 ft+/4 m+ |
Swell & Wind
| Swell Direction | SouthEast |
| Best Wind Direction | NorthEast |
| Swell Size Min | 3ft-5ft |
| Swell Size Max | 12ft |
Tide
| Best Tide Movement | Rising Tide |
Experience & Equipment
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
Crowds & Access
| Crowd (Weekdays) | Empty |
| Crowd (Weekends) | Empty |
| Access Distance | Take a car |
| Walk Description | Good walk (15-30 min) |
| Easy to Find | Yes |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Off-road Required | Yes |
| Boat Access | Yes |
| Access Notes | By boat only |
Best Time to Surf
| Best Season | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Seasonal Conditions
| Jan-Feb | Mar-Apr | May-Jun | Jul-Aug | Sep-Oct | Nov-Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wetsuit | Boardshorts | Spring Suit | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 3/2 | Full Suit 2/Spring Suit | Spring Suit |
| Water Temp | 21°C | 19°C | 16°C | 16°C | 18°C | 20°C |
| Air Temp | 24°C | 22°C | 16°C | 12°C | 15°C | 21°C |
| Climate | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny | Partly Cloudy/Sunny |