Sawtell surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, NE swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sawtell this week:
The surf forecast for Sawtell over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sawtell in the next 16 days are 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell over the next 16 days.
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