Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Issued: 9 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
20.7° 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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yacaaba Head-Boulders in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 13th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thu
18
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.7
NE
7
1.3
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.4
S
15
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
23
22
23
26
50
208
94
98
108
73
62
76
68
116
106
124
132
148
163
169
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
N
15
NNE
20
NE
15
N
5
NW
5
ENE
15
S
15
WSW
5
S
5
W
5
W
10
NE
10
NNW
10
W
10
SSW
10
W
10
WSW
5
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
on
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:08AM1.15m
5:46PM1.64m
6:12AM1.15m
6:35PM1.75m
7:13AM1.15m
7:25PM1.84m
8:10AM1.15m
8:15PM1.88m
9:06AM1.14m
9:06PM1.88m
10:01AM1.13m
9:57PM1.83m
10:56AM1.12m
Low Tide
11:25PM0.33m
11:05AM0.20m
00:25AM0.19m
11:56AM0.20m
1:21AM0.07m
12:47PM0.21m
2:16AM-0.01m
1:39PM0.22m
3:09AM-0.06m
2:30PM0.24m
4:02AM-0.06m
3:23PM0.28m
4:53AM-0.03m
4:17PM0.33m
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clear
clear
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
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6:48
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
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4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
 mm
6
1
2
Temp °C
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
20
20
18
17
18
17
17
18
17
20
19
18
17
18
Feels °C
16
18
18
17
17
17
16
20
20
16
16
18
18
17
18
16
18
17
17
16
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
12
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
SSW
7
0.8
S
6
0.7
SSE
7
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
Energy kJ
24
18
18
23
26
14
112
94
98
108
73
62
51
45
116
106
124
132
148
163
169
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.2
S
3
0.4
S
4
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
SE
6
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
9
Energy kJ
28
23
9
8
4
2
12
11
4
1
6
56
76
68
31
101
89
58
31
30
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
19
0.2
S
19
0.3
S
17
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
13
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
4
Energy kJ
5
6
22
9
17
3
4
4
3
30
27
52
67
78
18
12
5
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.7
NE
7
1.3
NE
8
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
1
2
1
50
208
2
3
5
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
23
23
0
0
229
0
0
0
37
0
13
0
0
0
0
0
13
0
0
98
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
3
4
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
7
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
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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