Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.0° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 662 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yacaaba Head-Boulders in the next 16 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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1
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2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
10
1.1
E
9
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
SE
8
1
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.5
S
6
1.1
SE
6
0.3
S
19
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
10
1
NE
6
1.2
NE
7
2.5
NE
7
1.2
NE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
188
61
29
80
32
24
17
17
14
15
69
64
50
30
56
75
156
662
182
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
15
N
0
WNW
0
WSW
10
W
10
WNW
10
SSW
5
SW
5
SSE
10
E
15
N
10
N
15
ENE
10
NNW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
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glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
off
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cross-off
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cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
00:58AM0.96m
1:46PM1.28m
2:08AM0.87m
2:52PM1.27m
3:35AM0.85m
4:00PM1.29m
4:50AM0.88m
4:58PM1.35m
5:45AM0.94m
5:46PM1.42m
6:28AM1.01m
6:27PM1.49m
Low Tide
7:25PM0.51m
6:48AM0.46m
8:42PM0.54m
7:44AM0.52m
10:03PM0.53m
8:55AM0.55m
11:09PM0.47m
10:07AM0.54m
11:58PM0.40m
11:06AM0.49m
00:37AM0.32m
11:55AM0.43m
1:11AM0.24m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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