The Box is one of the most feared waves on Earth—a mutant right-hand slab that produces square-shaped barrels of terrifying intensity over a barely submerged reef shelf. When solid SW swells wrap into the Margaret River region, The Box jacks up and throws over almost dry reef, creating a wave that's less surfed than survived. Wipeouts are catastrophic, injuries are common, and respect is mandatory. It's a testing ground for the world's best slab riders and a place most surfers are content to watch from the cliff.
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Difficulty
10/10
Crowd level
5/10
Peak: Apr-Sep
Secondary: Mar, Oct
Winter swells from Roaring Forties. Extremely dangerous slab.
🦈 Indian Ocean power • Multiple world-class breaks • Bring your shark shields
🍷 Margaret River's left • Wine country waves • Less crowds than Margs
🌊 Margaret River right • Consistent reef • Works year-round
🦈 Gracetown quality • Workable walls • Shark country awareness
🌿 Gracetown left • Beginner friendly • Works in onshore
🏔️ Australia's biggest wave • 2km offshore • Margaret River power