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

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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
23.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 24th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
3
2
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
E
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
E
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
592
530
562
482
320
246
190
138
61
63
43
32
26
35
32
46
20
32
48
81
86
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
5
NNE
5
NE
15
ENE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
15
N
0
E
10
E
10
NNE
10
NE
20
ENE
15
N
5
NNE
20
ENE
15
NNE
20
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:25AM1.47m
2:56PM1.00m
2:38AM1.41m
4:06PM1.08m
3:48AM1.36m
5:00PM1.19m
4:48AM1.33m
5:44PM1.30m
5:40AM1.29m
6:22PM1.40m
6:25AM1.26m
6:56PM1.49m
7:07AM1.22m
Low Tide
6:45PM0.53m
8:38AM0.23m
8:09PM0.56m
9:43AM0.23m
9:34PM0.55m
10:36AM0.22m
10:45PM0.49m
11:20AM0.21m
11:43PM0.41m
11:57AM0.21m
00:32AM0.34m
12:30PM0.21m
1:16AM0.27m
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
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5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:13
2
1
3
1
Temp °C
20
20
21
21
20
21
21
20
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
21
21
21
21
17
17
18
19
20
20
19
19
17
17
17
19
19
18
18
18
17
18
20
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.6
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.4
SE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
E
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
E
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
592
530
562
482
320
246
190
138
61
14
43
32
26
35
32
18
20
32
18
81
86
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
E
8
0.2
S
10
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
17
Energy kJ
560
352
183
156
90
61
37
23
24
10
9
4
11
21
29
8
15
18
6
5
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.4
SE
7
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
2
4
4
2
14
5
4
5
4
8
2
8
6
6
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
NE
4
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
7
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
96
63
8
26
46
12
48
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
250
37
104
74
0
0
0
0
0
268
0
0
268
0
0
229
0
0
229
18
105
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
6
8
2
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
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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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