Difficulty 5
Break frequency 8
288 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
1.5m - 2.0m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
spot author
Username: Rocket Jim
Date created: 06/01/2009
recommended board
- Shaper: Webber
- Design: Fat Burner
- Sizes: 6'0" to 6'9"
- Surfer Weight: <75kg to 90kg+
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general information
Town beach of Sawtell provides consistent and fun peaks in most swells from NE to SE, when favorable winds. On larger swells, look for the big sandbank that builds between the headland and the reef (Sawtell Island) at the southern end of the beach, which can produce classic long and fast rights.
The reef also provides protection for a gentle beach tucked in the southern corner, perfect for a swim or sunbake. Also check southside of the Headland which can turn on nice lefts off the rockpool, and protection in Nor'easters.
Wave length
50-100m
Best months
March - September
Equipment
Body Board, Short board
Wave type
Fast
Access
Standard Paddle, Disabled Access
Hazards
Sharks, Reef/Rock, Locals, Rips
5 Day Forecast
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
- Spring suit
- 3/2 steamer
- 3/2 steamer
- Spring suit
NE
NE
E
S
SE
W
E
N