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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Friday 29 May 2026 AEST
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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 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Yacaaba Head-Boulders surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,481 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 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the W by Wed night).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Fri
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
8
1
S
8
1
S
8
1.4
SSW
7
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.4
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
10
1.5
WSW
5
1.7
SW
6
1.4
SSW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
297
265
235
127
127
191
143
103
130
57
55
62
64
64
43
95
78
120
223
281
Wind (km/h)
30
W
30
W
30
W
25
W
25
W
20
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NE
15
NW
25
W
30
W
30
W
30
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:25AM1.04m
7:32PM1.58m
8:06AM1.04m
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
Low Tide
1:41AM0.26m
12:56PM0.35m
2:19AM0.23m
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
rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
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Temp °C
16
18
18
16
17
17
13
15
16
13
19
19
17
19
18
15
17
18
16
20
19
11
12
12
11
12
12
7
10
13
9
16
16
14
13
12
9
11
12
12
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
8
1
S
8
1
S
8
0.6
E
9
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.8
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
1.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
499
297
265
235
127
127
61
143
103
130
57
55
62
64
64
28
84
59
52
32
281
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.1
N
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.6
E
10
0.1
N
6
0.2
E
12
0.4
E
10
Energy kJ
384
237
156
121
90
85
2
62
62
57
30
18
17
10
12
43
95
78
1
12
32
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
14
0.1
NE
8
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.4
NE
4
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
5
2
4
3
6
2
4
5
1
10
5
2
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
0.8
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.6
W
3
0.5
W
4
1.4
SSW
7
0.5
WSW
3
0.7
NE
4
0.6
W
5
0.7
WSW
4
1.2
WSW
6
1
W
4
0.6
W
4
1.5
WSW
5
1.7
SW
6
1.1
W
5
Energy kJ
27
32
21
16
8
6
191
7
18
20
13
99
41
9
120
223
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
35
35
56
35
35
1
73
13
0
0
0
0
0
16
35
56
35
35
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
2
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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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