Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with 1,638 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saaga this week:
The surf forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s run down the Saaga surf for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a rough stretch. This is a solid, expert-level reef that needs a good SE swell, but the wind is just ruining everything. We’ve got a long spell of cross and cross-onshore winds that are going to keep the surface chopped up and ugly. The first real chance to even get out is at the very end of the first week, and even then, it’s a maybe.
The first few days through the weekend of the 16th are a total loss. Winds are blowing hard from the E and ESE at 15 to 19 mph, making it lumpy and messy. The swell is around 4 to 5 feet with a weak, short 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (940 to 561), just no good with that wind.
Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th, the swell direction swings to the SW. The period jumps to a massive 16 to 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, perfect for a reef. It gives those long, peeling waves. The swell height drops to 3 feet, and the combined energy stays moderate (881 to 642). But the wind is still a fresh cross or cross-onshore breeze, so it’s a lumpy mess. What a tease.
Tuesday the 18th is the one day that looks a bit better. The morning shows a 4-foot SW groundswell with a 16-second period and combined energy that pushes into the strong range (1005). The wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-shore from the ESE in the afternoon. That’s a real window for cleaner waves. The water is a warm 81° (about normal for this time of year). This is the best the forecast has, but the wind is still cross, not offshore, so there will be some texture.
After that, the wind gets nasty. From the 19th through the 25th, it’s a consistent SE breeze, often a strong 22 to 25 mph, with cross-onshore and messy conditions. The swell sticks around, with a 3 to 6-foot S swell on the 20th pushing the combined energy up to 2192 (very strong), but it’s completely unsurfable with that wind. That setup is more for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The last few days, from the 26th onward, the swell fades. The energy drops to a weak level (316 to 257) and the period is short. The wind stays moderate and cross, so it’s a flat, blown-out end to the outlook.
So, to be honest, there’s nothing here that’s a true standout. Tuesday the 18th is the only day with a real chance if you’re keen. The rest of the 16 days are a long, frustrating gap of poor to marginal conditions. It’s a blank run, and while it’s a bummer, that’s the way it is for this spot right now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
326 | 333 | 333 | 283 | 283 | 264 | 516 | 459 | 443 | 427 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 940 | 989 | 894 | 714 | 465 | 813 | 1342 | 1121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:29AM1.23m | 8:00PM1.13m | 8:18AM1.18m | 8:48PM1.11m | 9:08AM1.10m | 9:38PM1.07m | 9:59AM1.01m | 10:29PM1.02m | 10:54AM0.92m | 11:23PM0.97m | 11:54AM0.84m | 00:21AM0.93m | 12:57PM0.80m | 1:21AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:48PM0.01m | 2:04AM0.08m | 2:34PM0.06m | 2:55AM0.14m | 3:20PM0.13m | 3:47AM0.20m | 4:07PM0.21m | 4:43AM0.26m | 4:58PM0.28m | 5:44AM0.30m | 5:53PM0.33m | 6:50AM0.33m | 6:53PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
180 | 134 | 219 | 101 | 138 | 118 | 516 | 459 | 443 | 427 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 940 | 989 | 894 | 714 | 465 | 813 | 1342 | 1121 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 13 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
157 | 202 | 147 | 125 | 203 | 258 | 82 | 79 | 30 | 75 | 73 | 104 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 69 | 63 | 189 | 355 | 412 | 301 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | ESE 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | E 8 | SE 12 | SSE 15 | SE 14 |
88 | 152 | 43 | 55 | 94 | 103 | 37 | 35 | 41 | 28 | 24 | 70 | 61 | 87 | 79 | 27 | 66 | 33 | 39 | 85 | 96 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 4 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
326 | 333 | 333 | 283 | 283 | 264 | 246 | 240 | 223 | 131 | 127 | — | — | — | — | 105 | 8 | 210 | 503 | 286 | 306 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 579 | 579 | 579 | 586 | 58 | 109 | 579 | 586 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 35 | 109 | 1250 | 2207 | 1250 | 1243 | 2417 |
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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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