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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
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sawtell-The Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sawtell-The Island sea temperature is
23.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sawtell-The Island this week:
The surf forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sawtell-The Island in the next 16 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 21st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | |
800 | 1356 | 2694 | 3955 | 4658 | 3955 | 3763 | 2451 | 2332 | 1862 | 1599 | 1365 | 1234 | 1106 | 894 | 790 | 746 | 786 | 686 | 533 | 381 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | |
High Tide | 00:07AM1.61m | 1:01PM0.96m | 1:08AM1.49m | 2:12PM1.00m | 2:10AM1.38m | 3:19PM1.08m | 3:10AM1.28m | 4:16PM1.18m | 4:06AM1.20m | 5:05PM1.29m | 4:57AM1.13m | 5:46PM1.38m | 5:44AM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:19PM0.26m | 7:07AM0.15m | 6:25PM0.35m | 8:07AM0.18m | 7:41PM0.42m | 9:03AM0.19m | 8:59PM0.45m | 9:51AM0.19m | 10:12PM0.45m | 10:33AM0.19m | 11:15PM0.41m | 11:10AM0.19m | 00:07AM0.36m | 11:45AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 |
 | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | — | 4:55 |
2 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 |
14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | — | SE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 |
 kJ | 220 | 145 | 33 | — | 3087 | 2681 | 2942 | 2451 | 2332 | 1862 | 1599 | 1365 | 1234 | 1106 | 894 | 790 | 746 | 786 | 686 | 533 | 381 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 18 | S 10 | S 9 | — | S 21 | S 18 | SSE 17 | S 15 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | 8 | 6 | 29 | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 800 | 1356 | 2694 | 3955 | 4658 | 3955 | 3763 | 295 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 75 | 30 | 411 | 444 | 75 | 30 | 422 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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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