Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Issued: 9 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
19.9° 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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SE swell with 281 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
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
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
1
SE
8
1.3
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.4
S
17
0.4
S
16
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
E
9
0.7
NE
7
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
132
246
246
222
244
133
129
90
91
80
97
50
33
20
26
35
56
54
51
62
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
5
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NNW
10
N
20
NE
20
N
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
10
N
25
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross
High Tide
6:33PM1.51m
7:08AM0.97m
7:13PM1.55m
7:50AM1.00m
7:51PM1.58m
8:30AM1.02m
8:28PM1.60m
9:09AM1.03m
9:05PM1.60m
9:47AM1.05m
9:40PM1.58m
10:27AM1.06m
10:15PM1.54m
Low Tide
11:48AM0.41m
1:26AM0.30m
12:31PM0.40m
2:05AM0.26m
1:12PM0.39m
2:42AM0.22m
1:52PM0.38m
3:19AM0.20m
2:30PM0.38m
3:55AM0.19m
3:09PM0.39m
4:30AM0.18m
3:49PM0.42m
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
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4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
 mm
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
Temp °C
17
17
17
16
17
16
17
17
16
17
18
16
20
19
17
18
17
18
17
17
17
Feels °C
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
14
15
13
17
16
14
14
15
16
16
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
8
1
SE
8
1.3
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
0.6
ESE
10
1.4
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
Energy kJ
86
132
246
246
71
244
133
129
90
59
68
97
50
33
11
26
27
30
54
51
38
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
SE
13
0.5
ESE
11
0.4
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
9
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
17
0.4
S
17
0.4
S
16
0.3
E
10
0.4
NE
5
0.2
S
12
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.6
E
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
Energy kJ
66
49
42
73
67
14
6
21
51
91
80
16
6
11
20
21
24
56
35
48
62
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
12
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
17
0.4
S
16
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
S
15
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
E
12
0.1
E
16
Energy kJ
52
55
92
79
7
11
25
20
15
19
38
16
10
9
9
35
16
9
26
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
8
0.6
NE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.6
ENE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.6
NE
6
0.7
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
4
Energy kJ
222
6
22
15
35
25
16
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
56
37
0
37
35
0
0
0
0
18
0
0
154
41
0
0
0
0
0
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
1
1
1
2
4
7
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
9
8
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
7
5
5
7
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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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