Sawtell surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,273 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period with S 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sawtell in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell over the next 16 days.
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