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Sawtell-The Island surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 16 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
25.4° 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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s 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 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 18th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 20th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 23rd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSE
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.9
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
E
0.9
ENE
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
1.3
SSE
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)157646667788887778101068
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1317137352627224547646163608668976011811613066
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
15
N
15
N
20
NE
5
NW
5
SE
10
E
5
NNW
5
E
10
ENE
5
W
10
S
5
NE
5
NNW
0
NE
10
NE
10
N
5
SSE
10
SE
15
SW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		glassglassonoffcross-
off		cross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:40PM
1.12
7:48AM
1.56
8:17PM
1.24
8:25AM
1.59
8:54PM
1.36
9:03AM
1.59
9:32PM
1.47
9:42AM
1.53
10:11PM
1.55
10:23AM
1.44
10:53PM
1.59
11:07AM
1.31
11:39PM
1.59
11:55AM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:25AM
0.21
2:20PM
0.07
2:09AM
0.13
2:52PM
-0.00
2:52AM
0.08
3:24PM
-0.04
3:36AM
0.05
3:57PM
-0.04
4:22AM
0.05
4:32PM
-0.01
5:11AM
0.09
5:09PM
0.05
6:06AM
0.17
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52
Sunset7:04--7:02--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58--6:57--
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Rain (mm)
---------58347142311-1
Temp. °C252224272325252323232022232222232022232223
Feels °C (?)232123262327262525242224252525242224232322
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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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