Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Issued: 3 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
20.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with 643 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SE 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 (Jun 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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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
2
0
0
0
2
1
2
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
7
1.6
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1
SE
7
1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
628
422
227
212
314
447
363
263
173
107
113
125
88
98
95
164
134
149
145
154
96
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
5
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
5
ESE
10
SE
5
W
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
E
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
NE
5
ESE
10
E
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
High Tide
3:37PM1.31m
3:28AM1.02m
4:26PM1.37m
4:32AM0.96m
5:11PM1.42m
5:30AM0.95m
5:53PM1.47m
6:22AM0.95m
6:33PM1.51m
7:08AM0.97m
7:13PM1.55m
7:50AM1.00m
7:51PM1.58m
Low Tide
9:59PM0.53m
9:34AM0.35m
11:05PM0.48m
10:19AM0.39m
11:59PM0.42m
11:04AM0.40m
00:45AM0.36m
11:48AM0.41m
1:26AM0.30m
12:31PM0.40m
2:05AM0.26m
1:12PM0.39m
2:42AM0.22m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
1
8
1
1
4
2
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
15
16
15
15
16
16
16
17
16
17
16
16
15
16
15
16
17
16
17
17
16
Feels °C
10
12
12
10
12
13
14
14
13
14
13
15
14
14
13
14
15
14
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
S
8
0.4
S
15
1.4
S
8
1.4
S
7
0.3
S
14
1.7
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1
SE
7
1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
0.5
ESE
10
1.3
SE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
466
68
227
212
35
364
363
263
173
107
113
125
88
98
95
164
56
149
145
154
96
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.3
E
9
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
11
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
ESE
11
0.3
S
16
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
17
0.4
SE
11
Energy kJ
131
15
31
26
6
5
16
12
10
81
74
79
79
69
46
45
46
28
24
23
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
9
0.1
NE
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.2
S
16
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
17
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
15
2
6
6
2
3
1
3
3
19
15
5
24
52
85
69
13
40
11
10
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.1
SE
7
Energy kJ
628
422
314
447
134
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
13
18
13
0
13
56
56
45
104
0
0
104
0
0
13
56
104
167
56
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
9
8
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
9
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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