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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 09 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
25.5° C
 (Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 12 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 11th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
NE
2
NE
2.1
NE
2.2
NE
2.5
NE
1.8
S
2.2
S
1.9
S
1.6
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.4
ESE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
S
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.3
S
1.2
NE
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)78888789777981188881667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)440482507549886352567554222349186969914316316914010943123120
Wind
(km/h)
45
NE
25
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
25
SW
25
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
25
ESE
25
SE
10
NNE
10
ESE
15
E
10
NNE
10
ESE
15
E
10
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
25
N
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		offcrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:22AM
1.21
1:59PM
1.15
3:16AM
1.24
2:55PM
1.01
4:12AM
1.27
4:04PM
0.92
5:07AM
1.31
5:19PM
0.89
5:58AM
1.37
6:26PM
0.90
6:46AM
1.43
7:20PM
0.93
7:29AM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:50PM
0.25
8:15AM
0.57
8:29PM
0.32
9:29AM
0.60
9:12PM
0.39
10:49AM
0.59
10:02PM
0.44
12:00PM
0.53
10:56PM
0.46
12:57PM
0.46
11:51PM
0.46
1:42PM
0.38
12:42AM
0.43
Fri
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58
Sunset8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--8:00--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-------2223--2312--5-
Temp. °C262428292622212121212224252424252425262324
Feels °C (?)211927272519171820192225252526262524242326
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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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