Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, S swell with 1,841 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. 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+) | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get stuck into it. The long-range charts are showing us a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The standout window is clear, but you’re going to have to be patient and pick your moments through a lot of wind-affected junk.
The real highlight is Tuesday, August 18. We’ve got a proper pulse of groundswell from the southwest pushing through, and the wind is set to ease right off. The morning is looking clean with a light cross-off breeze, but the afternoon is the one to circle—glassed out, clean, and the swell bumps up to a solid 5ft. This is the best surf of the entire period, and it’s an advanced wave, so be ready for some juice. The energy in the water is strong, with a combined reading of 1341, and it’s got that long 16-second period, so it’s got some push behind it. This isn't a day for the beginners.
The day before, Monday, August 17, offers a little something as a warm-up. It's only around 3ft, but it’s from a similar direction and, with the light cross-off wind, it’ll be clean. The energy is moderate at 621-660, and while it’s not gonna blow your mind, it’s worth getting wet for.
Now, here’s the deal for the rest of it. We’ve got a long, frustrating stretch starting on Thursday, August 20 that runs right through the following week. The trade winds just crank onshore, from the southeast and east-southeast, blowing at 19 to 25 mph. The swell is there—sometimes pushing over 7ft—but it’s going to be a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. Not worth paddling out for. This poor quality looks set to stick around for a solid week, right through to the end of the month. There’s a couple of days around the 27th and 28th where the wind eases a touch to cross-shore, but the swell gets short and confused, mixing in some weak 8-second energy. It’s just not going to be good.
One thing to note for that stretch: the water temp is sitting at 80°, which is right on the money for this time of year, so no worries about needing a thick wetsuit.
The latter part of the window, around August 30-31, shows a bit more swell energy, but the wind is still bad. It’s looking like the same story—onshore, lumpy, and not worth the effort. A few of those days might be interesting for the kite crew if that’s your thing, but for a paddle surfer, there’s nothing on offer.
So, to wrap it up: if you can only surf one day in the next 16, make it Tuesday, August 18. The morning is okay, but the afternoon is the clear winner. Everything else is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 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 | SW 12 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
516 | 459 | 437 | 427 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 1225 | 906 | 793 | 581 | 574 | 1841 | 463 | 500 | 683 | 647 | 1273 | 1208 | 1373 | 912 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:00PM0.78m | 2:17AM0.90m | 2:55PM0.79m | 3:08AM0.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:56AM0.33m | 7:54PM0.37m | 8:53AM0.31m | 8:48PM0.35m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
516 | 459 | 437 | 427 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 1225 | 906 | 793 | 151 | 210 | 201 | 463 | 299 | 683 | 647 | 1273 | 1208 | 1373 | 912 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | S 10 | E 9 | E 8 | SW 11 | E 8 | SW 11 | E 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
82 | 79 | 49 | 75 | 101 | 89 | 92 | 86 | 134 | 64 | 581 | 574 | 56 | 295 | 250 | 162 | 149 | 108 | 437 | 302 | 258 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 10 | E 8 | SW 10 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | S 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SE 13 |
37 | 35 | 40 | 24 | 73 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 66 | 77 | 64 | 46 | 22 | 258 | 171 | 80 | 116 | 192 | 211 | 28 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 14 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
234 | 223 | 187 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 332 | 1841 | 313 | 500 | 342 | 302 | 301 | 334 | 352 | 302 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 579 | 109 | 109 | 58 | 58 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 20 | 58 | 58 | 2195 | 2195 | 1243 | 1250 | 1243 | 1250 | 1243 | 1207 | 1193 | 1250 |
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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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