
Surf Forecasts:
Yacaaba Head-Boulders surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 600 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SE 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 (Oct 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s 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 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yacaaba Head-Boulders over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
445 | 385 | 541 | 490 | 378 | 321 | 359 | 255 | 180 | 98 | 65 | 37 | 32 | 137 | 169 | 191 | 181 | 280 | 487 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:11AM0.97m | 12:13PM1.38m | 1:05AM0.91m | 1:04PM1.31m | 2:15AM0.88m | 2:06PM1.25m | 3:37AM0.90m | 3:15PM1.23m | 4:46AM0.97m | 4:19PM1.24m | 5:37AM1.07m | 5:15PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:33AM0.49m | 7:13PM0.39m | 6:17AM0.56m | 8:16PM0.44m | 7:17AM0.62m | 9:24PM0.44m | 8:37AM0.65m | 10:26PM0.41m | 10:00AM0.64m | 11:15PM0.34m | 11:09AM0.58m | 11:55PM0.27m | |||||||
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
445 | 385 | 541 | 490 | 378 | 321 | 359 | 255 | 180 | 98 | 65 | 37 | 24 | 137 | 6 | 191 | 181 | 177 | 341 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 |
16 | 106 | 32 | 30 | 53 | 90 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 16 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | ENE 10 | — | S 17 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | E 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ENE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | S 19 | S 15 | — | — | — |
3 | 19 | — | 6 | 29 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 22 | 17 | 32 | 10 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | E 3 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 8 | NE 5 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | 6 | 37 | 20 | 25 | 32 | — | 169 | 37 | — | 280 | 487 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 338 | 445 | 293 | 205 | 205 | 35 | 0 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 445 | 0 | 0 | 353 | 0 | 20 | 493 | 18 |
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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.










