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Sawtell surf Forecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 AEDT
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Sawtell surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sawtell sea temperature is 25.4°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 24.7 °C max: 25.9 °C min: 23.4 °C)
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Sawtell surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sawtell sea temperature is 25.4°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 24.7 °C max: 25.9 °C min: 23.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sawtell this week:

The surf forecast for Sawtell over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sawtell in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 29th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 29th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 5th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.6
ENE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
1
S
0.8
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SE
1.1
NE
0.8
NE
0.5
NE
1.2
SSE
1.3
S
1.6
S
2
SSE
2.1
SE
1.5
SSE
2.2
SE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
2.1
SE
2.1
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.4
E
1
E
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)97811109101010111098856656106888888888889988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4137648819296748310212110086451665471877128480329494293531313308490480441414408366466286130130
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SE
10
S
10
S
15
SE
5
WSW
10
S
10
ESE
5
W
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
NNW
20
N
25
NNE
10
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
E
10
E
10
E
5
E
10
S
5
SE
5
SW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:02PM
1.43
11:09AM
1.13
11:39PM
1.41
11:46AM
1.04
12:22AM
1.38
12:34PM
0.95
1:17AM
1.35
1:41PM
0.87
2:27AM
1.34
3:10PM
0.84
3:45AM
1.37
4:40PM
0.89
4:56AM
1.46
5:49PM
1.00
5:58AM
1.55
6:44PM
1.15
6:51AM
1.63
7:32PM
1.32
7:40AM
1.66
8:16PM
1.47
8:27AM
1.63
9:00PM
1.60
9:13AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:22AM
0.26
5:08PM
0.21
6:06AM
0.32
5:41PM
0.26
6:59AM
0.38
6:23PM
0.33
8:09AM
0.42
7:21PM
0.39
9:35AM
0.40
8:40PM
0.42
10:55AM
0.32
10:08PM
0.39
11:56AM
0.20
11:25PM
0.31
12:46PM
0.08
12:28AM
0.20
1:29PM
-0.03
1:25AM
0.10
2:08PM
-0.09
2:18AM
0.02
2:46PM
-0.12
3:10AM
-0.03
3:23PM
-0.10
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise-6:56--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03-
Sunset--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:42--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:32
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Rain (mm)
22211--------------271011122522251447532
Temp. °C222122222323212223212224212528242222212121212122211920202121202020202123
Feels °C (?)232223222322222223222424222426252020182121191920201920202122212223222325

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Sawtell Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sawtell provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sawtell can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sawtell 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) 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 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, 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 61 km (38 miles) away

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