Yacaaba Head-Boulders Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.49° S 152.40° E

Issued: 9 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yacaaba Head-Boulders sea temperature is
19.9° 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, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, S swell with 5,227 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jun 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 30th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 6th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
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
1
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.5
SE
9
0.6
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
10
1.1
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
8
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
9
2.5
S
12
3.5
S
11
4
S
13
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
90
45
39
25
21
109
82
153
47
21
36
105
220
488
282
1794
2688
5227
2680
1720
1402
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
25
NE
20
NNE
10
WNW
5
SW
10
NNW
30
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
30
S
30
S
30
SSE
25
S
30
S
35
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
8:28PM1.60m
9:09AM1.03m
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
Low Tide
1:52PM0.38m
3:19AM0.20m
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
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cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
 mm
2
2
3
2
1
5
Temp °C
19
19
17
21
20
18
22
22
18
19
19
14
14
14
14
16
15
16
16
17
18
Feels °C
15
15
16
19
17
14
21
22
17
12
13
9
10
10
12
9
8
11
11
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
9
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1
SSW
7
1
SSW
8
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
9
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
3.5
S
13
3
SSE
12
2.5
SSE
11
2.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
36
22
39
20
21
14
82
57
47
21
36
105
133
488
282
22
21
4179
2680
1720
1109
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.3
E
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.5
NE
7
0.4
S
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.4
E
11
0.2
S
18
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
90
45
18
25
20
18
22
22
19
19
7
26
47
30
40
25
22
20
8
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
S
15
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
7
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
8
7
17
19
11
10
7
6
6
2
11
11
13
13
5
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
5
1.1
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
0.4
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
1.3
SSW
8
2.5
S
12
3.5
S
11
4
S
13
2.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
29
45
39
31
109
153
8
31
13
220
1794
2688
5227
1402
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
35
0
0
444
0
0
0
0
23
37
23
13
33
0
56
172
361
116
172
142
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
1
4
2
5
5
5
7
5
3
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
9
6
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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