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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 28 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
21.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Yacaaba Head-Boulders surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 886 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with E 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 Friday (May 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 29th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 29th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
11
1.8
E
11
2
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
2.5
SSW
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
8
0.9
E
10
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
1
SSW
6
0.8
S
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
1.4
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
757
730
818
612
557
809
291
265
271
160
153
126
94
78
106
56
57
61
71
69
158
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
ESE
0
NNE
15
SW
40
SW
30
WSW
30
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
15
N
5
SSW
15
NW
25
W
30
W
30
W
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:23PM1.51m
6:42AM1.05m
6:58PM1.55m
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
Low Tide
11:44AM0.31m
1:01AM0.31m
12:20PM0.33m
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
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
14
12
12
12
1
Temp °C
20
19
20
19
19
17
18
19
15
18
18
14
16
16
13
16
14
15
18
18
14
20
18
19
18
14
13
12
14
10
12
13
8
11
12
9
13
13
12
13
11
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
11
1.8
E
11
2
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.7
E
10
2
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
S
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
757
730
818
612
557
535
291
265
271
160
153
126
94
55
106
56
57
61
71
69
43
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
S
14
1.5
E
10
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
NE
5
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
7
Energy kJ
25
22
31
11
16
434
279
188
153
158
113
83
58
61
58
28
15
9
5
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
6
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
17
23
45
7
5
4
4
3
4
2
7
2
2
2
5
4
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSW
6
2.5
SSW
8
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
3
0.3
WNW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
1
SSW
6
0.4
NW
3
0.8
WSW
4
1.2
WSW
5
1.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
190
809
34
10
10
8
3
16
10
78
2
16
63
158
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
117
0
13
129
37
35
1
1
35
35
35
18
0
0
0
0
0
1
94
56
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
2
4
2
4
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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