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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 19 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
24.0° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 20th Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 21st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 21st Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
0
4
2
1
3
2
0
2
2
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.5
SSE
2.3
SE
2
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.8
SE
1.1
ESE
1.4
SE
1.6
SE
1.1
SE
0.7
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
SE
Period(s) (?)889711111111101010998888881016
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36830927323413409389208145303866401933003221546715610097113400
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
15
S
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
20
SE
10
NW
5
ESE
15
NE
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
5
SSW
15
ENE
15
N
10
NE
20
NE
15
N
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		glassoncrossononcrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:45PM
1.05
9:59AM
1.67
10:22PM
1.09
10:34AM
1.66
11:02PM
1.12
11:09AM
1.61
11:44PM
1.16
11:46AM
1.53
12:30AM
1.20
12:28PM
1.41
1:22AM
1.24
1:16PM
1.27
2:21AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:06PM
0.13
3:24AM
0.14
4:39PM
0.10
4:02AM
0.15
5:13PM
0.08
4:42AM
0.18
5:47PM
0.07
5:26AM
0.24
6:22PM
0.08
6:15AM
0.30
7:01PM
0.11
7:14AM
0.38
7:45PM
0.15
8:27AM
0.43
Mon
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09
Sunset7:52--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:50--7:50--7:50--
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
2---------21-5-------
Temp. °C232222232223242226262421232221232326272430
Feels °C (?)211920201820212227252621232324252427282531
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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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