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Sawtell surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 AEST
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Sawtell surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sawtell sea temperature is
23.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sawtell this week:

The surf forecast for Sawtell over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sawtell in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 10PM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 1st May)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 2nd May)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 2nd May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

Hourly12 Days
Port Macquarie Surf
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Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
S
2.4
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.3
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.5
SSE
2.3
SE
2.3
SE
2
SE
1.7
ESE
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.6
E
Period(s) (?)899910101111101099888888888999910101010101099999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5881006112286610721161183515681090988651430475327266226201172169230235383282282235257257257225273356276229270298395
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
SW
10
ESE
10
W
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:11PM
1.76
10:41AM
1.03
11:04PM
1.67
11:42AM
0.93
12:03AM
1.56
12:53PM
0.88
1:08AM
1.45
2:11PM
0.88
2:15AM
1.36
3:25PM
0.94
3:19AM
1.30
4:25PM
1.03
4:14AM
1.26
5:12PM
1.14
5:01AM
1.23
5:50PM
1.24
5:43AM
1.20
6:24PM
1.34
6:22AM
1.18
6:56PM
1.43
7:00AM
1.15
7:28PM
1.49
7:37AM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57AM
0.08
4:16PM
0.17
5:59AM
0.17
5:08PM
0.28
7:07AM
0.24
6:11PM
0.38
8:18AM
0.28
7:27PM
0.46
9:21AM
0.28
8:49PM
0.49
10:13AM
0.26
10:02PM
0.47
10:54AM
0.23
11:02PM
0.43
11:28AM
0.20
11:51PM
0.38
11:58AM
0.18
12:35AM
0.32
12:28PM
0.17
1:15AM
0.27
12:57PM
0.16
1:54AM
0.23
1:28PM
0.17
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
Sunrise-6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22-
Sunset--5:12--5:10--5:10--5:09--5:08--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:06--5:05--5:04--5:04
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Rain (mm)
--263-2152125--1------172----12336710
Temp. °C172019171920172019192021202221182120182221182019192121192120191919192021
Feels °C (?)131414131515141616181919202020182120192120171717181919181918191617171920

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Sawtell Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sawtell provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sawtell can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sawtell 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) 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 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, 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 61 km (38 miles) away

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