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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 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
22.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 23rd May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 23rd May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 23rd May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
4
3
4
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
3
S
9
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
2.4
S
10
2.2
S
9
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
2.1
ESE
10
2.5
SE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.2
E
11
2.1
E
11
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
11
1.9
E
11
2.5
S
9
1.4
E
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1018
680
1316
1401
1403
1079
818
844
963
890
1210
1346
1615
1452
1102
1029
1332
1124
906
951
520
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
30
S
30
S
25
SSE
25
S
15
ESE
10
SE
10
ENE
0
NW
10
E
10
NW
20
SW
30
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:09PM1.80m
11:09AM1.07m
11:03PM1.71m
12:13PM1.04m
00:01AM1.60m
1:21PM1.05m
1:03AM1.48m
2:29PM1.10m
2:07AM1.36m
3:31PM1.18m
3:10AM1.25m
4:24PM1.27m
4:11AM1.17m
Low Tide
5:08AM0.01m
4:27PM0.37m
6:07AM0.07m
5:27PM0.44m
7:07AM0.13m
6:36PM0.51m
8:05AM0.18m
7:54PM0.56m
8:59AM0.21m
9:14PM0.55m
9:47AM0.24m
10:26PM0.51m
10:29AM0.27m
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rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
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rain showers
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rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
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4:58
4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:53
2
7
1
1
5
2
1
2
1
4
4
1
1
3
12
13
1
Temp °C
18
17
17
17
17
17
18
18
18
18
19
20
20
19
19
19
18
17
17
18
19
14
13
11
11
12
13
14
12
13
13
17
18
19
18
19
18
18
14
13
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
2.3
S
9
1.4
E
10
1.2
E
10
2.4
S
10
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
9
0.1
S
17
2.1
ESE
10
2.5
SE
10
2.5
ESE
10
2.5
ESE
11
2.5
ESE
11
2.2
E
11
2.1
E
11
2.2
E
12
2.1
E
11
1.9
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.8
S
9
Energy kJ
1018
680
878
400
290
1079
225
140
6
890
1210
1346
1615
1452
1102
1029
1332
1124
906
546
503
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
10
1.1
E
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.6
ESE
10
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.2
S
19
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.4
SSE
15
1.4
E
12
Energy kJ
468
230
5
5
77
37
26
30
27
30
5
4
3
2
21
73
520
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
19
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
10
0.4
S
13
Energy kJ
22
29
7
2
56
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
4
1.7
S
7
3
S
9
2.5
S
10
2.5
S
10
2.2
S
9
2.5
SSE
8
2.5
SSE
8
1.5
S
8
0.5
SSW
3
0.9
SSW
4
1.4
S
7
2.5
S
9
Energy kJ
16
311
1316
1401
1403
818
844
963
311
6
28
195
951
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
4
1
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
37
33
37
37
37
37
23
74
250
238
161
74
35
0
0
35
0
13
37
56
215
Best forecast wave conditions in Port Macquarie
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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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