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Sawtell-The Island Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Sawtell-The Island surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 19 Aug 2025 AEST
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 (Aug 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2ft and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1ft and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sawtell-The Island in the next 12 days are 7ft 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 19th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 5.9in), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 63°F on Tue afternoon, min 54°F on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 66°F on Fri morning, min 57°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 544 | 290 | 293 | 257 | 472 | 538 | 618 | 473 | 891 | 836 | 809 | 283 | 421 | 337 | 173 | 186 | 244 | 228 | 126 | 128 | 115 |
Wind (mph) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | glass | off | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:09PM 5.05 | 5:43AM 3.12 | 6:05PM 5.28 | 6:36AM 3.35 | 6:53PM 5.45 | 7:21AM 3.61 | 7:36PM 5.51 | 8:02AM 3.84 | 8:14PM 5.45 | 8:39AM 4.04 | 8:50PM 5.25 | 9:16AM 4.17 | 9:23PM 4.95 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 10:14AM 0.95 | 12:07AM 0.75 | 11:20AM 0.79 | 12:56AM 0.52 | 12:15PM 0.59 | 1:37AM 0.33 | 1:03PM 0.43 | 2:13AM 0.2 | 1:46PM 0.36 | 2:45AM 0.16 | 2:27PM 0.39 | 3:16AM 0.2 | 3:07PM 0.52 | 3:45AM 0.26 | |||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - |
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Rain (in) | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| Temp. °F | 59 | 63 | 61 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 66 | 66 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 61 | 64 | 63 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 59 |
| Feels °F (?) | 54 | 57 | 57 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 57 | 57 | 63 | 61 | 57 | 66 | 63 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Port Macquarie
The wind is still offshore at Sawtell-The Island (light winds from the WSW at Coffs Harbour Airport 4 miles from Sawtell-The Island). 4ft 7s swell from the S with a 3ft 10s swell from the E and a 2ft 14s groundswell from the SE as well as a 1ft 14s groundswell, also from the SE. 4 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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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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