Best beaches in Sawtell

2 ranked beaches in Sawtell, New South Wales

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Sawtell

1
Boambee Beach
Important southern beach near Boambee Headland with broad recreational appeal
7.0
2
Sawtell Beach
The flagship southern Coffs Coast beach with broad visitor appeal
7.0

What makes Sawtell's beaches stand out?

Sawtell sits in New South Wales, Australia and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Sawtell or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.