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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 AEST
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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
18.4° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yacaaba Head-Boulders in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 18th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 18th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 23rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.8
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
1.1
NE
0.4
S
0.4
S
1.3
SSW
1.6
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
2.1
S
3.5
S
3
S
Period(s) (?)887111181010611107121012101010799
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)796731163326113108928840311667222794231741649242718921469
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SW
15
ENE
20
N
10
NNE
25
NE
10
WSW
25
WNW
35
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
20
W
20
W
25
WSW
35
WSW
25
SSW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:54PM
1.47
5:53AM
1.08
5:48PM
1.51
6:35AM
1.18
6:33PM
1.52
7:12AM
1.27
7:12PM
1.51
7:45AM
1.35
7:49PM
1.48
8:16AM
1.41
8:23PM
1.42
8:47AM
1.45
8:57PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:20AM
0.49
11:48PM
0.22
11:23AM
0.42
12:31AM
0.18
12:15PM
0.35
1:06AM
0.15
1:00PM
0.30
1:37AM
0.13
1:40PM
0.25
2:06AM
0.14
2:19PM
0.23
2:33AM
0.17
2:57PM
0.23
3:00AM
0.21
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise5:48--5:46--5:45--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:39--
Sunset-5:42--5:43--5:44--5:44--5:45--5:45--5:45-
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-21-----8------------
Temp. °C252319171717202018222114181915212217131412
Feels °C (?)23221915141416171516137131511161713586
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  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Yacaaba Head-Boulders (light winds from the W at Shoal Bay wx 33 km from Yacaaba Head-Boulders). 1.1m 8s swell from the NE to make surfable waves.

    45 minutes ago Yacaaba Head-Boulders
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14 km/h
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0.0
18.4
Air / Water (°C)
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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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