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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 09 Nov 2025 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
21.1° 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 Monday (Nov 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 10th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 10th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sun
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
S
1.8
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.7
SSE
1.3
NE
0.8
NE
1
N
1
N
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
1.1
NE
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
0.8
NE
Period(s) (?)8101010999899856441613615137
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4045024182751611161533623392115985543133496085789055
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
SE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNE
35
S
15
S
15
ESE
15
NNW
10
NNE
25
NE
15
NNW
15
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
0
W
10
NNW
10
E
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:14AM
0.97
12:34PM
1.62
1:22AM
0.91
1:37PM
1.51
2:40AM
0.91
2:44PM
1.40
3:55AM
0.97
3:49PM
1.32
4:59AM
1.06
4:48PM
1.26
5:50AM
1.18
5:40PM
1.21
6:31AM
1.28
6:25PM
1.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:42AM
0.24
7:35PM
0.18
6:44AM
0.34
8:44PM
0.23
7:58AM
0.43
9:49PM
0.24
9:22AM
0.47
10:43PM
0.23
10:40AM
0.47
11:28PM
0.21
11:45AM
0.43
12:05AM
0.19
12:39PM
0.38
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sun
16
Sunrise-5:46--5:45--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:41-
Sunset--7:15--7:16--7:17--7:17--7:19--7:20--7:21
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192020172224201819172223202622202728212626
Feels °C (?)161817172021191314161918172419172527242625
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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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