Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
18.3°C
0.4° 

Yacaaba Head-Boulders surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Yacaaba Head-Boulders surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, S swell with 1,537 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yacaaba Head-Boulders this week:

The surf forecast for Yacaaba Head-Boulders over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yacaaba Head-Boulders in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 26th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yacaaba Head-Boulders over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.6
S
7
1.6
S
8
1.7
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
9
1
S
18
1.6
S
17
1.5
S
16
1.3
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
162
106
220
347
469
365
721
516
335
295
404
250
332
257
698
1473
1135
547
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
W
30
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
S
5
NNW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
SW
15
S
15
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
S
5
SW
15
SW
15
ESE
15
N
Wind State
glassy
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
High Tide
7:05AM1.09m
7:04PM1.55m
7:40AM1.17m
7:39PM1.58m
8:14AM1.25m
8:13PM1.58m
8:48AM1.32m
8:48PM1.55m
9:23AM1.39m
9:25PM1.49m
9:59AM1.43m
10:04PM1.39m
Low Tide
1:11AM0.24m
12:38PM0.37m
1:43AM0.17m
1:18PM0.31m
2:13AM0.12m
1:57PM0.27m
2:43AM0.09m
2:37PM0.25m
3:13AM0.08m
3:19PM0.25m
3:44AM0.10m
4:03PM0.26m
heavy rain
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:29
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
 mm
11
2
4
3
1
Temp °C
17
19
17
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
16
16
15
16
16
15
17
17
16
Feels °C
18
14
12
12
13
14
15
15
15
15
13
13
14
13
13
14
15
15
14
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Information about the Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Yacaaba Head-Boulders provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Yacaaba Head-Boulders can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Yacaaba Head-Boulders surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Yacaaba Head-Boulders) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Yacaaba Head-Boulders may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Yacaaba Head-Boulders is 38 km (24 miles) from Forster. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Forster. Forster has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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