Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Issued: 9 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
20.3° 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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 568 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 20th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 25th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 23rd Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
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
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
2
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.7
S
9
1.5
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
8
2
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
S
7
1.8
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
88
85
85
58
87
405
445
493
568
302
202
215
388
328
270
209
152
136
145
188
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
W
5
NW
5
SE
5
WNW
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
WNW
5
W
10
ENE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:49PM1.15m
00:32AM1.43m
1:47PM1.20m
1:27AM1.27m
2:44PM1.25m
2:26AM1.13m
3:37PM1.31m
3:28AM1.02m
4:26PM1.37m
4:32AM0.96m
5:11PM1.42m
5:30AM0.95m
5:53PM1.47m
Low Tide
6:19PM0.47m
7:20AM0.17m
7:29PM0.53m
8:05AM0.24m
8:45PM0.55m
8:50AM0.30m
9:59PM0.53m
9:34AM0.35m
11:05PM0.48m
10:19AM0.39m
11:59PM0.42m
11:04AM0.40m
00:45AM0.36m
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
3
2
2
2
Temp °C
18
18
18
17
17
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
14
16
16
16
15
14
15
15
14
Feels °C
13
13
15
14
15
14
11
12
12
12
12
11
9
12
12
14
13
13
14
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.7
S
9
1.5
S
9
0.4
ENE
10
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.4
S
7
0.3
S
17
0.4
S
15
0.3
S
13
1.5
SSE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
91
85
85
85
58
87
405
32
390
415
302
202
215
53
72
29
209
152
136
145
188
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
13
0.2
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.4
S
11
0.6
S
7
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
104
88
47
39
37
52
50
35
31
131
68
31
27
13
5
3
39
34
92
81
42
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.3
S
17
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
9
0.5
S
10
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
18
Energy kJ
17
17
6
5
1
1
2
52
17
15
6
6
6
2
1
3
53
40
17
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
4
1.7
S
9
1.9
S
8
2
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.8
SSE
7
1.7
SSE
7
Energy kJ
11
4
1
1
3
9
445
493
568
388
328
270
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
35
23
0
0
13
0
13
13
13
13
1
0
23
56
56
13
13
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
3
4
3
4
5
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
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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