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Sawtell-The Island Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Sawtell-The Island surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 16 Nov 2025 AEDT
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 Monday (Nov 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 17th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 22nd Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 22nd Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 41 | 36 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 60 | 52 | 33 | 87 | 82 | 120 | 116 | 134 | 276 | 242 | 229 | 289 | 240 | 284 | 186 | 164 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:07AM 1.38 | 7:07PM 1.14 | 7:41AM 1.46 | 7:46PM 1.11 | 8:13AM 1.52 | 8:23PM 1.08 | 8:46AM 1.56 | 9:00PM 1.05 | 9:20AM 1.57 | 9:37PM 1.01 | 9:55AM 1.56 | 10:15PM 0.98 | 10:32AM 1.53 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:37AM 0.18 | 1:24PM 0.32 | 1:08AM 0.17 | 2:04PM 0.27 | 1:39AM 0.17 | 2:43PM 0.23 | 2:10AM 0.18 | 3:20PM 0.20 | 2:42AM 0.19 | 3:58PM 0.20 | 3:16AM 0.22 | 4:38PM 0.22 | 3:51AM 0.25 | 5:19PM 0.25 | ||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:27 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | |
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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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