Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Issued: 3 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
19.8° 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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 3,806 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 1st Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
10
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
ENE
7
1.1
SW
6
0.9
S
13
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
9
2.4
S
11
3
S
10
3.5
S
12
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
21
109
96
67
51
23
31
82
259
426
194
1369
1827
3043
1779
1433
1269
1463
1569
1673
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NE
20
NNE
10
W
5
S
10
NW
30
W
30
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
30
S
30
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
25
S
30
S
20
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
9:05PM1.60m
9:47AM1.05m
9:40PM1.58m
10:27AM1.06m
10:15PM1.54m
11:09AM1.09m
10:51PM1.48m
11:53AM1.13m
11:31PM1.40m
12:41PM1.18m
00:16AM1.31m
1:33PM1.25m
1:12AM1.21m
Low Tide
2:30PM0.38m
3:55AM0.19m
3:09PM0.39m
4:30AM0.18m
3:49PM0.42m
5:04AM0.17m
4:32PM0.46m
5:39AM0.17m
5:21PM0.50m
6:16AM0.18m
6:18PM0.53m
6:57AM0.20m
7:25PM0.54m
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cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
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4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
 mm
1
1
2
1
3
3
3
2
1
3
Temp °C
21
20
18
21
21
17
18
18
13
13
14
16
16
16
15
16
17
17
16
17
16
Feels °C
19
17
15
19
20
15
11
12
7
9
12
10
9
9
9
12
12
12
11
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
S
13
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
9
0.4
E
8
1.1
S
16
3.5
S
12
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
2.5
SSE
10
0.2
E
12
0.1
E
12
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
15
21
14
96
67
51
22
31
20
259
426
194
21
627
3043
1779
1433
1269
11
3
1396
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
E
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
12
0.9
SSW
7
0.4
NE
7
0.5
E
11
0.4
SSE
17
0.4
E
8
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
13
Energy kJ
24
20
18
22
22
17
21
18
24
74
12
62
101
20
25
16
15
13
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
S
14
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
15
0.4
NE
7
0.3
ESE
12
0.4
NE
7
0.2
E
13
0.2
E
11
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
19
11
10
7
6
1
4
8
5
13
29
12
13
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
5
1.1
NE
7
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.7
WSW
5
0.8
WSW
4
1.1
SW
6
1.2
SSW
7
2.4
S
11
3
S
10
2.5
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
27
109
6
13
23
21
82
157
1369
1827
1463
1569
1673
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
106
0
0
0
0
37
35
23
13
13
13
56
680
361
289
328
172
74
167
167
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
7
5
5
5
6
6
4
5
5
9
7
5
4
4
4
4
6
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
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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