Yacaaba Head-Boulders surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Yacaaba Head-Boulders surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
23.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Yacaaba Head-Boulders over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s 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 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 10th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 12th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 14th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yacaaba Head-Boulders over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
1
E
1.2
E
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
E
1.6
E
1.6
E
1.7
ESE
1.4
ESE
2.5
S
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1
E
0.8
S
0.8
S
1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)888910121112121191099991416171514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)142124210484598955655711805486112460334020314899264507572275178
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
20
N
25
SW
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
15
E
15
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:03AM
1.26
2:41PM
0.86
3:13AM
1.23
4:16PM
0.85
4:29AM
1.24
5:36PM
0.90
5:34AM
1.31
6:32PM
0.98
6:25AM
1.39
7:14PM
1.08
7:08AM
1.47
7:52PM
1.20
7:48AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:08PM
0.51
9:06AM
0.54
8:06PM
0.58
10:31AM
0.53
9:27PM
0.61
11:42AM
0.47
10:50PM
0.58
12:33PM
0.38
11:55PM
0.52
1:12PM
0.28
12:46AM
0.43
1:47PM
0.19
1:32AM
0.35
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50
Sunset7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10--7:09--7:08--7:07--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------222-----------
Temp. °C252324262425242221212121212121232223262425
Feels °C (?)252324242123212020191619181919201921232225
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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 12 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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