
Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with 1,651 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saaga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. 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 | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and it’s a grim picture for Saaga with nothing on the horizon.
We’re locked into a long pattern of lumpy conditions with stiff cross-shore and cross-onshore winds. The first shot at any kind of surf is Friday the 4th, but it's marginal at best. The wind stays stubborn from the ESE up to 25 mph most days, setting up a messy cross-chop that ruins any clean face. The swell comes from the S and SW, and while the combined swell energy hits a high of around 2700 on Saturday the 5th, that wind just kills it.
Saaga is a reef break that needs clean offshore winds from the N or glass to work, and we’re not getting that. So, don’t bother. For the next two weeks, every session is listed as poor surf conditions. The water temperature isn’t given, so we won’t talk about that.
The one tiny window where it’s less terrible is Saturday morning, September 5th, with a moderate 15 mph cross-shore wind and a 6 ft swell from the S at a long 16-second period (groundswell). But that “moderate cross-shore with cross-chop” still leaves it lumpy. That day has the strongest energy reading (2708), but without clean conditions, it’s just a powerful mess. If you’re an expert and desperate, you might find a handful of heavy drops, but for everyone else, it’s a hard pass.
From the 6th onward, it’s the same story. There’s a spike on Monday the 14th with 7 ft SW swell (18-second period), but again, it’s hammered by fresh cross-onshore winds. That’s just unsurfable chop.
Bottom line: there are no standout days. This forecast is a blank run for Saaga. Don’t paddle out expecting anything clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | ESE 7 | SW 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
465 | 542 | 551 | 946 | 1589 | 1048 | 1459 | 1108 | 674 | 427 | 339 | 567 | 502 | 489 | 566 | 820 | 724 | 1019 | 1131 | 844 | 620 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:02AM0.89m | 11:33PM1.01m | 12:14PM0.87m | 00:42AM1.02m | 1:26PM0.88m | 1:51AM1.06m | 2:34PM0.92m | 2:54AM1.11m | 3:33PM0.98m | 3:51AM1.16m | 4:26PM1.04m | 4:44AM1.20m | 5:15PM1.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:50AM0.23m | 5:02PM0.26m | 5:59AM0.23m | 6:11PM0.27m | 7:13AM0.21m | 7:23PM0.25m | 8:23AM0.16m | 8:32PM0.21m | 9:24AM0.11m | 9:33PM0.16m | 10:17AM0.06m | 10:28PM0.11m | 11:06AM0.03m | 11:18PM0.08m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ESE 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
465 | 435 | 551 | 946 | 1589 | 1048 | 1459 | 1108 | 674 | 427 | 339 | 567 | 502 | 489 | 208 | 820 | 724 | 1019 | 1131 | 844 | 620 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 18 | SW 14 | ESE 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 8 | SSE 7 | NE 12 | NE 11 | SSW 12 | SE 7 |
45 | 170 | 372 | 424 | 418 | 620 | 459 | 290 | 368 | 231 | 143 | 243 | 224 | 98 | 566 | 46 | 99 | 36 | 20 | 27 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | NE 16 | SW 18 | SW 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | S 11 | NE 12 | SW 18 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | NE 13 | NE 13 |
137 | 41 | 44 | 147 | 96 | 346 | 466 | 525 | 10 | 168 | 234 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 59 | 40 | 111 | 14 | 5 | 28 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 9 |
352 | 542 | 444 | 363 | 368 | 353 | 324 | — | 277 | 240 | 65 | 289 | 245 | 279 | — | 210 | 167 | 256 | 237 | 183 | 145 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2247 | 2476 | 872 | 870 | 2671 | 579 | 109 | 586 | 58 | 1250 | 868 | 1250 | 579 | 579 | 1226 | 586 | 579 | 579 | 579 | 579 | 579 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Upolu | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Samoa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Are you planning a holiday in Sardinia? If you are looking for accommodation near Sa Mesa Longa ( laguna), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sardinia, consider staying in Oristano which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Sardinia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Alghero which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Sassari, Iglesias and Nuoro.










