Surf Forecasts:
Sawtell-The Island surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,267 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk in feet and miles. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Sawtell‑The Island. This is a proper advanced wave – exposed, fairly consistent, and it loves a SE swell. Water temp is around 67.5°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The swell window is going to be active, but we’ve got to pick our moments because some of the bigger pulses are just too much for this spot.
Starting off today, Sunday the 19th, we’ve got a solid 11.5ft ESE groundswell rolling in at 10 seconds. That’s massive energy – 4999 on the combined scale – and while the wind is cross‑off from the south at 19 mph, the swell is simply too big for this break. I’d say sit this one out unless you’re a pro and want a real challenge.
Monday the 20th morning is where it gets interesting. Swell drops to 8.2ft, still ESE, 10 seconds, and the energy is still strong at 1601. Wind is lighter cross‑off from the south
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2550 | 1580 | 1567 | 1112 | 808 | 546 | 417 | 293 | 282 | 235 | 157 | 125 | 90 | 125 | 137 | 290 | 186 | 198 | 342 | 356 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 11:54PM1.36m | 12:49PM1.22m | 00:40AM1.19m | 1:45PM1.23m | 1:31AM1.04m | 2:44PM1.24m | 2:32AM0.92m | 3:44PM1.27m | 3:42AM0.86m | 4:41PM1.32m | 4:51AM0.85m | 5:31PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:42PM0.32m | 6:25AM0.15m | 6:42PM0.43m | 7:05AM0.22m | 7:51PM0.51m | 7:48AM0.29m | 9:11PM0.54m | 8:38AM0.34m | 10:30PM0.52m | 9:34AM0.36m | 11:34PM0.46m | 10:31AM0.36m | 00:24AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 2335 | 1580 | 1567 | 1112 | 808 | 546 | 417 | 293 | 282 | 235 | 157 | 125 | 90 | 66 | 102 | 290 | 186 | 198 | 342 | 356 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 103 | 6 | 34 | 54 | 47 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 48 | 34 | 102 | 149 | 29 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 23 | — | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | S 16 | SE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | E 12 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | SE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | 5 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | — | 32 | 30 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SE 3 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2550 | 195 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 125 | 137 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 309 | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 23 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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