Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Issued: 9 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
20.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with 908 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 (Jun 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 17th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 22nd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 22nd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tue
23
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
S
14
0.5
E
11
0.5
S
11
0.9
SSW
7
2
S
10
2.5
SSW
9
2.2
S
9
2
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
166
163
179
194
241
334
226
226
121
91
89
58
58
79
752
908
718
534
250
207
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
NE
10
N
10
N
15
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
15
SW
5
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
15
W
15
W
10
SW
10
WNW
20
WSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:01AM1.13m
9:57PM1.83m
10:56AM1.12m
10:48PM1.73m
11:52AM1.13m
11:39PM1.60m
12:49PM1.15m
00:32AM1.43m
1:47PM1.20m
1:27AM1.27m
2:44PM1.25m
2:26AM1.13m
3:37PM1.31m
Low Tide
4:02AM-0.06m
3:23PM0.28m
4:53AM-0.03m
4:17PM0.33m
5:44AM0.03m
5:15PM0.40m
6:33AM0.10m
6:19PM0.47m
7:20AM0.17m
7:29PM0.53m
8:05AM0.24m
8:45PM0.55m
8:50AM0.30m
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part cloud
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cloud
cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
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4:51
4:51
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
Temp °C
18
20
19
19
19
19
18
21
19
18
19
18
16
18
18
16
16
16
15
15
16
Feels °C
16
19
17
18
18
18
17
19
16
16
14
13
12
14
14
13
12
12
12
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
1
ENE
11
0.7
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
1.8
S
10
2
S
9
0.4
ENE
10
2
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
186
166
163
179
194
241
334
226
226
121
91
85
58
55
57
587
623
33
534
250
207
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.6
NE
7
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
S
15
0.3
ENE
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
16
Energy kJ
139
84
82
48
29
25
6
22
42
37
68
89
47
58
56
53
33
41
18
33
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
20
0.4
S
11
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
NE
5
0.1
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
14
9
5
3
3
3
22
8
37
15
6
3
3
1
5
38
15
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.4
N
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.5
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
WSW
3
0.7
SW
5
0.9
SSW
7
2
S
10
2.5
SSW
9
2.2
S
9
Energy kJ
7
42
3
2
1
7
3
6
29
79
752
908
718
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
2
3
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
35
18
23
0
1
0
13
13
0
13
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
2
1
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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