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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 27 Jan 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
23.2° C
 (Which is 2.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Jan 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 12 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 27th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 31st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 1st Feb)8ft (2.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
3
3
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSE
1.9
SE
1.7
SE
1.5
SE
1.3
SE
0.8
SSE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
E
1.3
E
1.6
E
2.4
E
2
E
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1
E
0.9
E
2.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)101212119107777669101211109988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)627108276548726212513416013810285662644801644951533307157104722
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
20
SE
5
SW
10
SE
15
E
5
SE
15
S
15
SE
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
5
SW
15
WSW
5
ENE
10
NNW
15
NE
25
NE
10
N
10
SSE
15
ESE
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		glassoffglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:30PM
1.01
4:39AM
1.42
4:54PM
0.95
5:47AM
1.53
6:12PM
0.95
6:48AM
1.64
7:17PM
1.00
7:43AM
1.74
8:11PM
1.06
8:32AM
1.80
8:59PM
1.12
9:17AM
1.82
9:44PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:56AM
0.44
9:39PM
0.23
11:26AM
0.38
10:48PM
0.24
12:42PM
0.28
11:56PM
0.20
1:42PM
0.17
12:57AM
0.14
2:32PM
0.08
1:51AM
0.08
3:16PM
0.02
2:40AM
0.04
3:57PM
-0.01
3:27AM
0.04
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Sunrise6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-7:49--7:47--7:47--7:46--7:46--7:45--7:45-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------------1----14
Temp. °C242421222421232422232523232321262825272523
Feels °C (?)222221232322232322232424242423262725292725
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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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