Sawtell-The Island surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, S swell with 313 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SSE 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 (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sawtell-The Island in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 16 days.
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