Sawtell-The Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for Sawtell.

Alright mate, it's a bit of a slow start, but there’s some light at the end of the tunnel for the old Island. The first few days are pretty nipped in the bud. There's a real gap of nothing good until Wednesday the 12th.

That Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, is where we finally see a pulse. The wind drops out completely and it goes glassy. The swell is small, only 3ft from the SSE with an 11-second period, but that longer period gives it some shape. The combined swell energy is moderate (211). It's the pick of the early week for a sneaky session, but don't expect much size.

Friday the 14th morning is where it starts to get interesting. We’ve got a solid 5ft S swell, period of 9 seconds, and clean conditions with a light cross-offshore breeze out of the SSW. The wave energy jumps right up (633), which is a sign the ocean’s got some grunt. This is the standout of the first week, but after that it gets a bit messy in the arvos.

Then, look, the very end of the run is where the real buzz is. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of August are looking seriously good. Thursday morning has a clean 6ft swell from the ESE, light SSW winds, and a huge energy reading (764). Friday morning gets even better: a clean 7ft E swell (659), with only a slight air moving. That’s well overhead, with nice lines from the east. This is a solid groundswell period at 9 to 10 seconds. At 7ft, it's getting up there, but a clean east swell at Sawtell-The Island with a light offshore breeze is a proper treat. The optimum swell direction is SE, so this is coming in a touch east of that, but with that quality and wind, it's the best on offer by a long shot. Keep an eye on this window; it's promising but remember it's a long way out.

The water temp is running around 68°, which is pretty normal for the time of year.

Be aware, crowds can be an issue here at times, especially when it's good.

Rusty.

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