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
23.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yacaaba Head-Boulders in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
8
1
E
8
1.4
ENE
7
1
E
7
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.5
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
240
206
100
50
60
43
48
47
105
58
40
56
71
114
188
106
149
168
124
195
320
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNE
5
ENE
20
NE
15
N
10
NE
15
E
10
NNE
0
ENE
15
ENE
10
N
5
S
15
E
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
20
ENE
15
NNE
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
4:06PM1.08m
3:48AM1.36m
5:00PM1.19m
4:48AM1.33m
5:44PM1.30m
5:40AM1.29m
6:22PM1.40m
6:25AM1.26m
6:56PM1.49m
7:07AM1.22m
7:28PM1.55m
7:46AM1.18m
7:59PM1.58m
Low Tide
9:34PM0.55m
10:36AM0.22m
10:45PM0.49m
11:20AM0.21m
11:43PM0.41m
11:57AM0.21m
00:32AM0.34m
12:30PM0.21m
1:16AM0.27m
1:01PM0.23m
1:55AM0.23m
1:32PM0.26m
2:34AM0.20m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:16
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
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5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
5:12
1
1
Temp °C
20
20
20
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
20
20
21
20
21
20
20
21
21
20
19
18
19
19
17
17
18
18
17
18
17
19
21
20
18
19
18
18
19
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
E
7
0.7
E
7
0.9
E
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
8
1
E
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.2
S
13
1.2
E
8
1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
240
37
100
50
13
43
48
47
105
58
40
56
71
114
131
106
12
168
124
195
320
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.1
S
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
8
Energy kJ
61
37
51
37
10
12
2
2
3
21
36
38
7
6
5
19
1
2
5
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
4
23
14
5
4
2
1
1
2
8
7
6
6
7
5
5
2
1
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
4
0.3
E
3
1.4
ENE
7
1.1
E
8
0.8
NNE
4
Energy kJ
206
60
10
1
188
149
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
18
205
0
0
268
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
35
18
0
142
0
0
229
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
4
8
6
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
7
5
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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