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Sawtell-The Island surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 01 Apr 2025 AEDT
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Sawtell-The Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sawtell-The Island sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sawtell-The Island this week:

The surf forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sawtell-The Island in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 07) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sun
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.3
SSE
2
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
1.1
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.3
SSE
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)13131212111010141313121289101210991199999998888877127
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)29932469158810825954362311331188438451433445021291379419957527420315714515213293554124221010183033
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
NW
5
W
20
SE
10
SW
0
ENE
20
NE
10
NW
10
WSW
10
ENE
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
5
SW
5
SSW
10
NE
5
NNW
5
N
15
NE
5
WNW
5
S
10
SE
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
NE
5
S
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoncross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offonoffcross-
off
crossoffglassoncrossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:29PM
1.68
11:50AM
1.14
12:21AM
1.61
12:48PM
0.99
1:21AM
1.52
1:59PM
0.88
2:32AM
1.43
3:27PM
0.84
3:50AM
1.38
4:53PM
0.88
5:01AM
1.36
5:58PM
0.96
5:59AM
1.37
6:46PM
1.07
6:46AM
1.38
7:24PM
1.17
7:25AM
1.38
7:57PM
1.27
8:00AM
1.36
8:28PM
1.36
8:33AM
1.33
8:59PM
1.43
9:05AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:01AM
0.10
5:39PM
0.13
7:05AM
0.21
6:27PM
0.25
8:20AM
0.30
7:27PM
0.36
9:45AM
0.34
8:46PM
0.44
11:04AM
0.32
10:16PM
0.45
12:03PM
0.28
11:31PM
0.42
12:46PM
0.23
12:28AM
0.36
1:20PM
0.18
1:14AM
0.30
1:49PM
0.15
1:55AM
0.25
2:15PM
0.12
2:33AM
0.21
2:41PM
0.11
3:09AM
0.19
3:08PM
0.12
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sun
13
Sunrise-6:58--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03-
Sunset--6:43--6:42--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30
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Rain (mm)
211911352-------------14-2131-2----14223
Temp. °C211717181919192123212427222023202325212021191920191822202021202122201921
Feels °C (?)201617182020202224222424202121192122201819182020191920202121212122222021

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Sawtell-The Island Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sawtell-The Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sawtell-The Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sawtell-The Island 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 (Sawtell-The Island) 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 Sawtell-The Island 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Port Macquarie? If you are looking for accommodation near Sawtell-The Island, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Port Macquarie, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 62 km (39 miles) away

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