Kolohe ‘Brother’ Andino got his share at The Box yesterday in anticipation for possible move on Saturday. Pic: Russ Ord

The Box, West Oz.

Bold.

Hollow.

Scary.

Rewarding.

Short.

Sharky.

In a time gone by this beast of a wave was ignored by surfers. The mossy finger of rock and reef slab, flanked by deep deep water, juts out from the northern side of Margaret River and that both invites and frights. The Box will entise you in with her seemingly perfect hollow exterior, only to turn your dreams of the perfect ride upside down when she slams (and drags) you across her shallow shelf… Not for the hesitant or squeamish – it’s exciting to think this spectacular wave, in the middle of one of the world’s greatest marine highways, could become the greatest back-up venue for The Drug Aware Pro in 2013.

If these photos by water-lord Russ Ord from yesterday’s smaller conditions (compared with the weekends forecast) are anything to go by, things could get very interesting over the weekend at the Drug Aware Pro.

Adriano De Souza know’s that taking off deep at The Box is the way to go. Pic: Russ Ord

Maui born breed natural footer Dusty Payne right at home in the barrel at Box. Pic: Russ Ord

It may be a short ride; but it’s also intense – Mason Ho super deep. Pic: Russ Ord

Adriano De Souza aint’ no fool; he know’s the Drug Aware will be a ‘CT next year. Pic: Russ Ord

Local’s lead the way with crafty positioning down and around Margaret River. Pic: Russ Ord