Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with 1,589 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 Friday (Sep 04) 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 (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, it's Rusty here, and I’m lookin’ at the charts for our local zone. Honest truth, the next week and a half is gonna be a battle. We’ve got some serious energy coming in, but the wind is going to be our nemesis, keeping things pretty messy. Let’s break it down.
First things first, the only spot that's on the cards is Saaga. It’s an advanced reef break, so not one for the grommets. It’s fairly exposed to the swell, and it handles it best when the swell comes out of the southeast, which lines up with what we’ll see.
Right now and for the next few days, the conditions are looking grim. That ESE wind is just relentless, blowing 18 to 25 mph, either cross or cross-on, creating lumpy, cross-chop. We’re seeing swell around 3ft to 7ft, but it’s completely unsurfable. The combined swell energy is moderate to high, hitting 897 early on and climbing up to 2481 by Friday afternoon, but it’s all for nothing with this wind. Water temps are sitting at a warm 81°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, but you won't be feeling it when you’re getting blown off your board.
We finally see a light at the end of the tunnel around Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of September. The wind starts to ease back and turns cross-offshore, which is the first sign of hope we’ve had. The swell size is still solid, between 5ft to 8ft, but it’s coming from the southeast with a very short period of only 7 seconds – that’s a windswell, so the shape won’t be pretty. The combined energy is strong, at 722 to 863. Still, it’s going to be clean, and that’s a huge step up from what we’ve had. It’s not a standout classic, but it's the best bet in a run of garbage.
The real standout happens on Sunday the 13th through Monday the 14th of September. We get a proper jump in quality. The wind stays a clean cross-off from the ENE, blowing only 9 to 15 mph. The swell turns southwest and becomes a proper groundswell – the period jumps to 18 to 21 seconds, which is a very long period. This will bring serious energy and power. The combined energy numbers are huge, blowing up to 3616. This is not a beach break kind of swell; that long period will make it dumpy and straight on the sand, but for a reef like Saaga, this is exactly what you want. It’s going to be a big, powerful wave for experienced surfers only.
The week after that, things start to fade off again. The wind switches back to a messy cross-on, and the swell drops back under 5ft. There’s some leftover energy from the south, but nothing worth the paddle out.
So if you’re hanging out for the best of it, your window is that stretch from Saturday the 12th through to Monday the 14th. The Sunday and Monday morning sessions with that long-period SW groundswell and clean, cross-off wind are the clear standout. It’s a reef break at an advanced level, so crowds are possible, but for the quality that’s forecast, it’ll be worth it.
Stay patient, and look to that second week for some real juice.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | ESE 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
576 | 349 | 352 | 465 | 469 | 551 | 946 | 1589 | 925 | 1459 | 978 | 674 | 427 | 361 | 487 | 427 | 416 | 566 | 853 | 891 | 927 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:29PM1.02m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM0.23m | 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 | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | 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 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
99 | 203 | 273 | 465 | 435 | 551 | 946 | 1589 | 925 | 1459 | 978 | 674 | 427 | 345 | 487 | 427 | 416 | 566 | 853 | 891 | 927 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SE 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 12 | E 9 | NE 12 |
97 | 92 | 80 | 45 | 170 | 372 | 424 | 418 | 620 | 407 | 465 | 65 | 228 | 234 | 193 | 224 | 98 | 61 | 25 | 175 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 11 | SSW 18 | S 16 | SW 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 16 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | NE 13 | S 11 | NE 12 | NE 15 |
125 | 64 | 107 | 137 | 41 | 44 | 147 | 96 | 346 | 466 | 5 | 205 | 168 | 157 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 46 | 20 | 39 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 |
576 | 349 | 352 | 395 | 469 | 349 | 373 | 378 | 404 | 324 | 341 | 241 | 277 | 361 | 310 | 310 | 310 | 279 | 310 | 131 | 256 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 868 | 868 | 1250 | 1243 | 1193 | 870 | 870 | 870 | 579 | 579 | 579 | 58 | 1009 | 1243 | 1243 | 1193 | 1243 | 1250 | 581 | 1009 | 1009 |
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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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