Sawtell-The Island surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with 655 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 14th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sawtell-The Island over the next 16 days.
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