Point / beach · Coffs Harbour · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Nice session in 2h. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Patrolled Coffs Harbour beach producing short peaks, with Sawtell Island to the south giving a longer point-style wave. Works from under 1 m to 4 m+, all levels.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Sawtell, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Sawtell is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Sawtell comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Sawtell, you can also check conditions at URBNSURF, Ouano, Île des Pins. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.