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

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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
21.7° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Yacaaba Head-Boulders surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,454 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with S 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 6th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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 20°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.1
SW
6
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
1
WSW
6
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
1.9
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
10
3.5
S
11
2.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
157
98
113
94
68
57
57
66
61
66
45
121
100
66
74
70
430
2398
2621
1052
Wind (km/h)
25
W
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
15
NW
20
NW
30
W
25
W
20
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:08PM1.59m
8:46AM1.03m
8:45PM1.59m
9:26AM1.01m
9:22PM1.57m
10:07AM1.00m
10:00PM1.53m
10:50AM0.98m
10:39PM1.49m
11:38AM0.98m
11:19PM1.44m
12:30PM1.01m
00:02AM1.38m
Low Tide
1:32PM0.36m
2:57AM0.21m
2:09PM0.38m
3:36AM0.21m
2:46PM0.40m
4:16AM0.23m
3:24PM0.43m
4:56AM0.24m
4:04PM0.47m
5:37AM0.26m
4:48PM0.52m
6:19AM0.26m
5:40PM0.57m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:51
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Temp °C
17
17
13
16
16
13
20
20
17
20
18
16
18
18
14
16
17
12
16
17
17
11
12
8
11
12
9
16
17
15
14
12
10
12
13
10
9
10
6
12
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
8
0.6
S
8
1.1
S
7
1
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.7
E
11
0.7
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.4
E
10
3
S
10
3
S
11
2.1
S
9
Energy kJ
196
157
44
113
94
68
57
57
66
61
66
45
121
100
50
74
70
31
1608
1795
732
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
S
11
0.3
SSW
8
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
90
89
62
62
60
57
32
9
37
27
17
9
33
65
12
51
50
17
17
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
8
0.4
SW
5
0.2
S
10
0.3
E
12
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
10
Energy kJ
2
2
18
37
2
4
5
6
8
25
5
3
22
21
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
1.1
SW
6
0.6
WSW
4
0.2
W
4
0.3
N
2
0.6
NE
5
0.5
W
5
0.9
WSW
4
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
1
WSW
6
0.6
W
4
0.8
W
4
1.9
SSW
8
3.5
SSW
10
3.5
S
11
2.5
S
9
Energy kJ
15
7
98
12
1
1
19
13
33
2
3
66
10
18
430
2398
2621
1052
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
Distance (km)
35
1
35
13
0
0
0
18
0
0
35
1
0
1
1
73
37
23
13
13
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
4
2
3
2
4
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
4
3
5
7
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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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