
Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saaga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Saaga – a heavy, top-tier reef break that’s not messing around. This is a 16-day window that starts with a proper wait, but could have a couple of magic moments if you’re patient.
The water temp is about normal for the time of year, so no surprises when you hit the water.
The first week is a write-off. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to the end of the first week, the wind is a mess. We’re looking at fresh cross-onshore winds, lumpy, choppy, and just plain ugly. On Friday the 31st, the swell jumps to 7ft, but it’s short period windswell (7 seconds) with a cross-shore wind, so it’s a total washout. Even when the swell drops and the energy goes a bit more moderate, the wind stays cross or cross-on, keeping the surface messy. The 5th of August offers a glimmer with a 3ft south swell and 13-second period, but the wind is still cross-shore, making it only marginal.
Then we hit a dry spell. The 6th through the 10th of August are all poor, with the wind howling. On the 7th, we get a 7ft south swell that’s pumping serious energy, but it’s got a strong cross-onshore wind, making it a messy, dangerous beast. That’s kite-surfing territory, not for paddling.
The real turnaround, if you can wait, starts on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning sees a shift to a light offshore wind, with a 2ft swell from the southwest. The period is a very long 19 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The energy is low, but it’s clean. This is the kind of condition that makes a reef like Saaga work. The afternoon gets even better with a gentle breeze and a 3ft SW swell – still clean. These are the standout sessions for the patient surfer.
Things get interesting again on Thursday the 13th of August. The afternoon is where it’s at: a 3ft SW groundswell with a long 18-second period, and a moderate offshore wind. The energy is up, and the forecast says "very good surf conditions." This is the best of the lot. The following morning, Friday the 14th, offers a 7ft swell, but it’s short period (7 seconds) from the ESE, so it’s going to be a bit fat and unruly, but with a light offshore breeze, it’ll be clean. 7ft at Saaga is a serious wave, for experts only.
Standout pick: If you can only go for one session, make it Thursday the 13th of August afternoon. Clean offshore wind, a solid 3ft of long-period groundswell, and the reef will be reeling.
Second standout: Tuesday the 11th of August – both morning and afternoon. The offshore winds and that long-period SW swell will make for some beautiful, glassy lines, even if the swell is a little smaller.
Crowds at Saaga are a thing, but on these days, it’s worth the company.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | ESE 10 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
437 | 369 | 280 | 379 | 351 | 319 | 206 | 186 | 269 | 579 | 500 | 509 | 386 | 418 | 521 | 451 | 321 | 286 | 355 | 380 | 411 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:54AM1.06m | 7:23PM0.93m | 7:31AM1.05m | 8:00PM0.94m | 8:08AM1.04m | 8:38PM0.95m | 8:47AM1.01m | 9:18PM0.96m | 9:29AM0.98m | 10:02PM0.97m | 10:18AM0.94m | 10:53PM0.98m | 11:15AM0.91m | 11:50PM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:15PM0.16m | 1:15AM0.22m | 1:50PM0.17m | 1:53AM0.23m | 2:25PM0.18m | 2:34AM0.25m | 3:02PM0.20m | 3:18AM0.26m | 3:42PM0.22m | 4:07AM0.28m | 4:28PM0.24m | 5:04AM0.28m | 5:21PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
437 | 369 | 280 | 247 | 242 | 319 | 198 | 158 | 222 | 579 | 500 | 509 | 386 | 335 | 283 | 451 | 321 | 286 | 355 | 377 | 411 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 10 | SW 14 | E 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SE 12 | S 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 |
276 | 259 | 269 | 141 | 112 | 68 | 147 | 172 | 90 | 231 | 99 | 340 | 370 | 418 | 521 | 148 | 67 | 264 | 181 | 141 | 375 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 15 | E 8 | ENE 16 | E 8 | ENE 15 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SE 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 12 |
198 | 151 | 106 | 96 | 93 | 49 | 129 | 116 | 269 | 43 | 390 | 82 | 24 | 80 | 21 | 72 | 87 | 129 | 188 | 380 | 84 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
212 | 332 | 271 | 379 | 351 | 248 | 206 | 186 | 178 | 124 | — | — | 100 | — | 78 | 142 | 314 | 61 | 119 | 100 | 119 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1243 | 868 | 868 | 870 | 868 | 579 | 579 | 579 | 58 | 58 | 35 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 109 | 586 | 1193 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
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Information about the Saaga Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Saaga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saaga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saaga 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 (Saaga) 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 Saaga 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.
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