Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,240 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saaga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4PM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, gather round. Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with ya – this is not a pretty picture for the next 16 days at the Saaga reef. This stretch is a write-off for decent surf, a real tough run.
Looking at the whole 16-day block from August 13th right through to August 28th, the call is grim. There’s no quality window to get excited about. Get set for a nearly three-week blank run. The main problem is a persistent, fresh cross-shore or cross-onshore wind. It’s gonna be messy, choppy, and lumpy most of the time, even when there’s some swell in the water. It’s a real heartbreaker because this spot can handle some size, but the wind will ruin it every time.
We kick off on August 13th and it’s already poor. The wind is howling from the ESE at 19 mph, cross-shore, and the 6 ft swell is just getting chopped up. The combined energy is moderate at 894, but the quality is zero. That’s the story for the first week straight. Every session through to August 19th has the same problem: solid swell sizes (4 ft to 6 ft) but the wind is ruining any chance of a clean face. The water is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for the time of year, but you won't be feeling it with that wind in your face.
Things get properly wild, but not in a good way, around August 20th and 21st. We’ve got some very strong wave energy pumping in – we’re talking 2874 and 2822 in the energy readings – with swell heights hitting 7 ft to 8 ft from the S and SE. That’s expert-only territory, and with the wind still hammering onshore at 22 mph, it’s not surfable for a paddle board. Honestly, for a few days there it looks more interesting for a kite surfer than anyone else.
Later in the second week, around August 25th and 26th, the swell drops right away to under 3 ft. But even with the smaller size, the wind is still messing it up from an easterly direction. The energy drops to a weak 253 to 347, and the conditions are still listed as poor.
There is no standout session, no hidden gem of a day. The only two borderline moments are on the afternoon of August 17th and the morning of August 18th, where the rating just scrapes a 1 out of 10 for being "marginal." Even then, the wind is still cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the 4 ft swell is nothing special. It’s just not worth the paddle out.
So there you have it. Saaga is a consistent reef that rarely lets you down, but this 16-day run is a washout. Just one of those stretches where everything is out of whack. Keep an eye on it; things can change quickly, but for now, it’s a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 | E 9 | E 9 | E 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 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
474 | 421 | 380 | 372 | 333 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 270 | 516 | 459 | 521 | 427 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 989 | 906 | 894 | 714 | 512 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:11PM1.13m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:01PM-0.02m | 1:13AM0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | 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 |
253 | 350 | 263 | 180 | 134 | 219 | 98 | 138 | 118 | 516 | 459 | 521 | 427 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 989 | 906 | 894 | 714 | 512 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 14 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SW 11 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | E 8 | S 16 |
100 | 169 | 270 | 157 | 202 | 147 | 125 | 203 | 258 | 82 | 79 | 30 | 73 | 54 | 117 | 92 | 63 | 49 | 47 | 31 | 177 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSE 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 |
67 | 117 | 132 | 88 | 152 | 43 | 55 | 94 | 103 | 37 | 35 | 41 | 75 | 73 | 70 | 68 | 60 | 77 | 69 | 65 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 7 |
474 | 421 | 380 | 372 | 333 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 270 | 246 | 202 | 190 | 88 | 109 | 78 | 137 | 86 | 70 | 140 | 82 | 331 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 579 | 58 | 579 | 109 | 586 | 586 | 58 | 109 | 579 | 109 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 21 | 109 | 109 | 2209 | 1250 | 2414 |
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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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