Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.1° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, S swell with 457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 24th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 25th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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(10 max)
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2
1
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1
2
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
2
2
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
11
1.4
S
9
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
11
1.1
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.2
S
6
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
8
1
S
8
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
9
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
369
339
255
206
162
108
104
244
178
123
74
113
266
278
123
331
201
136
123
132
118
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
ENE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
5
SSE
20
WSW
25
S
15
S
10
S
10
SE
10
NNE
5
NE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
SW
10
SSE
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:58PM1.35m
5:45AM0.94m
5:46PM1.42m
6:28AM1.01m
6:27PM1.49m
7:05AM1.09m
7:04PM1.55m
7:40AM1.17m
7:39PM1.58m
8:14AM1.25m
8:13PM1.58m
8:48AM1.32m
8:48PM1.55m
Low Tide
10:07AM0.54m
11:58PM0.40m
11:06AM0.49m
00:37AM0.32m
11:55AM0.43m
1:11AM0.24m
12:38PM0.37m
1:43AM0.17m
1:18PM0.31m
2:13AM0.12m
1:57PM0.27m
2:43AM0.09m
2:37PM0.25m
3:13AM0.08m
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5:27
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
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18
18
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12
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16
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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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