Sawtell is a suburb of the City of Coffs Harbour in northern New South Wales, Australia.

In 1863, a cutter carrying a load of cedar logs ran aground on what would become Sawtell Beach.

A Coffs Harbour farmer named Walter Harvey assembled a team of workers to salvage the logs, and a small settlement developed near the site of the wreck.

The annual Chilli Festival features over 100 stalls of local and national vendors serving chilli-based food and products.

The Ben Woods Cricket Tournament, held between Sawtell and Coffs Harbour, takes place during the Christmas Period.

A surfing competition, held at Sawtell Beach, raises money for those living with spinal injuries.

Sawtell has excellent surf breaks to suit all levels and wind directions.