Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
17.7° C
1.0° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, S swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
6
0.5
SE
8
1.4
NE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.6
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
ENE
9
0.6
S
10
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
S
6
1
S
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
29
147
33
24
17
14
14
14
85
154
206
198
143
144
98
65
73
80
77
73
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
30
NE
15
N
5
WSW
10
NW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NE
10
W
15
SW
15
E
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
15
N
20
N
20
NNE
10
WSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
1:46PM1.28m
2:08AM0.87m
2:52PM1.27m
3:35AM0.85m
4:00PM1.29m
4:50AM0.88m
4:58PM1.35m
5:45AM0.94m
5:46PM1.42m
6:28AM1.01m
6:27PM1.49m
7:05AM1.09m
7:04PM1.55m
Low Tide
8:42PM0.54m
7:44AM0.52m
10:03PM0.53m
8:55AM0.55m
11:09PM0.47m
10:07AM0.54m
11:58PM0.40m
11:06AM0.49m
00:37AM0.32m
11:55AM0.43m
1:11AM0.24m
12:38PM0.37m
1:43AM0.17m
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5:24
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13
8
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Temp °C
19
18
17
21
20
16
17
18
17
16
17
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23
21
17
15
16
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Feels °C
15
14
14
20
18
14
17
16
17
14
15
15
16
17
16
20
20
17
10
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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