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Sawtell-The Island surf Forecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 25 Apr 2024 AEST
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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 24.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.6 °C max: 25.1 °C min: 22.8 °C)
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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 24.2°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.6 °C max: 25.1 °C min: 22.8 °C)


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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s 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 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 27th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 27th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
1.7
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
0.9
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.5
SSE
1.1
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
1
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)98710101611111210106778888886712111111111111111111109109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)12236417618450214744004083061491026911177129122122111108102151242559292373460447198184181146146104189242367
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
5
E
10
W
0
S
15
NE
10
NW
5
N
15
NE
10
NW
5
WSW
10
ESE
15
WSW
0
NW
10
NE
10
W
0
E
10
ENE
10
WSW
0
S
10
E
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SE
10
WSW
20
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offglassoncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offglassoncross-
off
glassonoffglasscross-
on
offglasscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:07PM
1.81
9:21AM
1.41
9:44PM
1.82
10:03AM
1.32
10:25PM
1.80
10:51AM
1.23
11:13PM
1.76
11:49AM
1.16
12:09AM
1.72
1:02PM
1.13
1:14AM
1.68
2:21PM
1.15
2:26AM
1.66
3:33PM
1.24
3:35AM
1.66
4:32PM
1.38
4:38AM
1.67
5:23PM
1.53
5:34AM
1.68
6:11PM
1.67
6:26AM
1.66
6:56PM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:40PM
0.38
3:35AM
0.44
3:13PM
0.43
4:20AM
0.46
3:48PM
0.49
5:10AM
0.50
4:28PM
0.55
6:07AM
0.52
5:17PM
0.61
7:12AM
0.53
6:20PM
0.66
8:21AM
0.51
7:39PM
0.68
9:26AM
0.46
9:03PM
0.64
10:22AM
0.39
10:19PM
0.55
11:11AM
0.33
11:24PM
0.44
11:56AM
0.27
12:22AM
0.33
12:38PM
0.24
1:15AM
0.26
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-5:16--5:15--5:15--5:14--5:13--5:12--5:10--5:10--5:09--5:08--5:07--5:07-
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Rain (mm)
112--4123222-----3-2----------------
Temp. °C201917212017202019212018212118232119232116171714181814181714191815212117
Feels °C (?)171715181714171919222019212018212019232112141412151511161412161512171714

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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