Surf Forecasts:
Sawtell-The Island surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SE swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SSE swell.
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 Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sawtell-The Island in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for the Sawtell area over the next couple weeks.
First off, the spot that’s looking best for the run is Sawtell-The Island, a reefy point that loves a south-east swell. Water temp is normal for winter, so nothing crazy – just your regular cold-water kit.
Friday the 31st of July starts us off with 6ft south swell, 12-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. Combined energy is strong (1178), so there’s plenty of push, but the surf comment says it’s marginal, maybe tide-dependent. Advanced guys only. Afternoon goes to 5ft SSE with moderate cross-shore chop – not the pick.
Saturday the 1st of August, morning is clean again with 5ft SSE swell, energy lower at 401, but still cross-off. Afternoon bumps to 7ft SSE – that’s solid, energy at 1257, but with a gentle cross-shore chop.
Sunday the 2nd of August morning is the best early call. Glassy, 4ft SE swell, near-calm wind, energy at 551. Clean and small but very fun for the advanced surfer who knows the break. Afternoon goes onshore with a 5ft SE groundswell and 13-second period – long lines but messy.
Monday the 3rd is small and onshore – skip it.
Tuesday the 4th morning is tiny: 2ft east swell, glassy, but only 92 energy. Not worth it unless you’re logging. Wednesday and Thursday mornings are glassy but under 3ft – weak but clean.
Friday the 7th of August morning shows a pulse – 3ft SSE, clean cross-off, energy 208. Small but clean.
Saturday the 8th of August morning is the big standout. 5ft SSE swell, 10-second period, clean cross-off wind, energy 834. That’s your best swell of the run for The Island – punchy and clean.
Sunday the 9th morning is glassy with 4ft SE – fun but smaller.
Then it goes quiet until Wednesday the 12th of August afternoon – 3ft ESE swell, 13-second period, clean offshore wind from the WSW, energy 570. That’s a goldilocks session: clean, lined up, and offshore.
The 13th to 15th are blown out by 19-22 mph SSW winds. Waves are 4-5ft but it’s howling cross-off – better for kites than paddle boards.
So top picks: Sunday the 2nd of August morning for small clean waves, and Saturday the 8th of August morning for the best combo of size, cleanliness, and energy. Wednesday the 12th afternoon is a gem if you can make it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | S 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 214 | 765 | 551 | 156 | 391 | 748 | 373 | 294 | 933 | 672 | 384 | 286 | 99 | 45 | 52 | 27 | 56 | 39 | 298 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:07AM1.10m | 9:16PM1.60m | 9:44AM1.15m | 9:49PM1.56m | 10:22AM1.19m | 10:24PM1.48m | 11:04AM1.22m | 11:02PM1.38m | 11:51AM1.26m | 11:46PM1.26m | 12:45PM1.29m | 00:41AM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:21AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.17m | 3:52AM0.10m | 3:27PM0.20m | 4:23AM0.09m | 4:08PM0.24m | 4:56AM0.10m | 4:54PM0.30m | 5:31AM0.12m | 5:47PM0.36m | 6:11AM0.16m | 6:53PM0.42m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 214 | 401 | 10 | 137 | 4 | 501 | 373 | 294 | 933 | 672 | 384 | 286 | 99 | 45 | 17 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 298 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 12 | NE 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 16 | ENE 7 | E 15 | E 15 | E 8 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 4 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 77 | 251 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 55 | 45 | 9 | 3 | 28 | 27 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 18 | E 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 16 | S 21 | S 21 | E 14 | E 11 | E 13 | S 6 | E 18 | SSE 11 | E 18 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 39 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | WNW 2 | — | E 7 | — | S 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 28 | 765 | 551 | 156 | 391 | 748 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | — | 52 | — | 56 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 108 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 30 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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