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Sawmills Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Cape Otway (10 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Sawmills surfForecast / VIC – Cape Otway / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 24 Aug 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sawmills this week:
The surf forecast for Sawmills over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sawmills in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 28th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawmills over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 683 | 953 | 1692 | 1421 | 710 | 318 | 301 | 1201 | 429 | 3330 | 1750 | 1545 | 805 | 561 | 346 | 283 | 903 | 2868 | 9255 | 1613 | 3698 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 12:22AM 1.40 | 1:07PM 1.66 | 1:14AM 1.51 | 1:39PM 1.68 | 1:57AM 1.61 | 2:08PM 1.69 | 2:36AM 1.67 | 2:35PM 1.67 | 3:13AM 1.69 | 3:02PM 1.64 | 3:48AM 1.68 | 3:27PM 1.59 | 4:23AM 1.64 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:43PM 0.66 | 6:35AM 0.37 | 7:20PM 0.51 | 7:20AM 0.37 | 7:52PM 0.38 | 8:00AM 0.40 | 8:23PM 0.29 | 8:36AM 0.44 | 8:53PM 0.22 | 9:10AM 0.50 | 9:22PM 0.20 | 9:42AM 0.57 | 9:51PM 0.21 | 10:13AM 0.66 | |||||||||
Sun 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | ||
| Sunset | 5:53 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 2 | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 11 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | -1 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 | ||
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Information about the Sawmills Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sawmills provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sawmills can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sawmills 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 (Sawmills) 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 Sawmills 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.
Sawmills is 72 km (45 miles) from the city of Geelong West. If you plan a holiday in Cape Otway, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong West. Geelong West has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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