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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
24.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yacaaba Head-Boulders this week:

The surf forecast for Yacaaba Head-Boulders over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yacaaba Head-Boulders in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 10th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 10th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 11th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yacaaba Head-Boulders over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, calm by Tue morning).

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
2
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.1
S
0.2
E
1.5
NE
2.3
NE
1.9
NE
2.1
NE
2.1
NE
2.5
NE
2.1
SSW
2.1
S
1.8
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.2
S
1.4
NE
1.1
ENE
1.9
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)99814967888878771099678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25242347172471424481469865456527340343284287193269247203
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
30
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
30
SW
35
S
25
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
WNW
0
SSE
20
ENE
20
NNE
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
off		offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:41AM
1.17
12:28PM
1.47
1:31AM
1.19
1:12PM
1.31
2:22AM
1.21
1:59PM
1.15
3:16AM
1.24
2:55PM
1.01
4:12AM
1.27
4:04PM
0.92
5:07AM
1.31
5:19PM
0.89
5:58AM
1.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:32PM
0.09
6:13AM
0.42
7:11PM
0.17
7:10AM
0.50
7:50PM
0.25
8:15AM
0.57
8:29PM
0.32
9:29AM
0.60
9:12PM
0.39
10:49AM
0.59
10:02PM
0.44
12:00PM
0.53
10:56PM
0.46
12:57PM
0.46
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56
Sunset8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------------22331---
Temp. °C252326262325262428292622222222232424252424
Feels °C (?)242224232021211926272418192120232528252527
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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 12 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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