
Surf Forecasts:
Yacaaba Head-Boulders surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, S swell with 832 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 30th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yacaaba Head-Boulders over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 7 | S 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
121 | 233 | 181 | 99 | 237 | 183 | 317 | 296 | 193 | 229 | 232 | 727 | 334 | 239 | 135 | 154 | 130 | 330 | 811 | 623 | 293 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:29PM1.47m | 7:06AM1.32m | 7:06PM1.49m | 7:40AM1.42m | 7:45PM1.48m | 8:14AM1.51m | 8:24PM1.45m | 8:50AM1.58m | 9:06PM1.38m | 9:28AM1.61m | 9:51PM1.28m | 10:11AM1.61m | 10:41PM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:17PM0.37m | 00:57AM0.15m | 12:59PM0.29m | 1:28AM0.10m | 1:40PM0.22m | 1:59AM0.08m | 2:22PM0.17m | 2:32AM0.09m | 3:06PM0.14m | 3:07AM0.14m | 3:53PM0.14m | 3:44AM0.20m | 4:45PM0.17m | ||||||||
5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | ESE 6 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 8 |
121 | 81 | 53 | 30 | 16 | 6 | 134 | 7 | 193 | 54 | 34 | 20 | 334 | 239 | 135 | 53 | 130 | 118 | 811 | 623 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 9 | S 13 | S 10 | S 15 | ENE 8 | S 17 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 14 |
— | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 6 | 19 | 39 | 47 | 64 | 121 | 56 | 111 | 113 | 293 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | E 12 | — | E 11 | E 11 | S 14 | — | S 12 | — | S 19 | — | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 10 | S 14 | ENE 8 | S 16 | — | — | — |
— | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | — | 7 | — | 17 | 16 | 37 | 34 | 47 | 330 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
131 | 233 | 181 | 99 | 237 | 183 | 317 | 296 | — | 229 | 232 | 727 | 171 | 171 | 129 | 154 | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 86 | 494 | 45 | 45 | 293 | 0 | 18 | 233 | 0 | 117 | 116 | 18 | 117 | 289 | 104 | 167 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 0 |
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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.










