
Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,734 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) 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+) | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for Saaga.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long period groundswell rolling in, but the wind is just cruel; it’s cross-onshore and lumpy from the 12th through the 15th. The water temp is sitting at about 82°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, but you won’t care about that when you’re getting blown off your board.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 16th. The wind swings around to a gentle cross-offshore from the ENE, cleaning up the 5ft to 5ft SW groundswell. The wave energy is moderate (1671), but the surface goes clean. For me, the standout moment of the whole run is Thursday the 17th in the afternoon. The wind drops to glassy, offshore from the ESE, and we’ve got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the S with a 14-second period. The water goes glassy, and the energy is solid (1329). That’s the session to circle – Saaga under glass is a beautiful thing. It’s an advanced reef break, and it’s consistent, so it won’t leave you waiting around. Just be aware it does get crowded sometimes.
After that, there’s a drop-off. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th still have clean conditions, but the swell period drops to a short 7 seconds, which makes the 6ft and 5ft swells a bit weak and crumbly. The wave energy drops into the hundreds, and it’s only marginal. It’s not terrible, but it’s not the same quality.
Then we hit a dry spell from Sunday the 20th onward into the second week. There are a few clean moments – Sunday the 20th afternoon turns glassy with a nice 3ft, 17-second SW groundswell, and Monday the 21st morning is also glassy with 5ft of 15-second energy. Those are promising, but the combined energy stays moderate, and by Monday afternoon the wind swings onshore. From Tuesday the 22nd right through to the end of the month, it’s back to cross-onshore winds and choppy, messy surf. The swell direction holds from the SW, but the wind just won’t let up. No real standouts in that second week – it’s a long stretch of poor conditions with fresh to strong breezes and lumpy waves. If you’re a kite surfer, the steady wind and decent swell might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, Saaga is a no-go after the 21st.
To wrap it up: your best bet is Thursday 17th afternoon for glassy, clean 5ft surf at Saaga. That’s the highlight. The Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st mornings have potential but are less certain this far out. The rest is a battle with the wind.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 15 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
197 | 255 | 761 | 1593 | 1947 | 3734 | 2214 | 1571 | 1384 | 1579 | 1542 | 1158 | 917 | 636 | 824 | 899 | 365 | 396 | 359 | 262 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:30PM1.14m | 7:50AM1.10m | 8:13PM1.11m | 8:36AM1.02m | 8:58PM1.06m | 9:24AM0.94m | 9:46PM1.00m | 10:17AM0.86m | 10:38PM0.94m | 11:16AM0.80m | 11:37PM0.89m | 12:22PM0.76m | 00:39AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39AM0.10m | 1:58PM0.12m | 2:26AM0.15m | 2:40PM0.19m | 3:14AM0.20m | 3:24PM0.25m | 4:05AM0.26m | 4:11PM0.32m | 5:03AM0.30m | 5:06PM0.36m | 6:08AM0.33m | 6:09PM0.39m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 14 | — | 2 | 5 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 11 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 |
140 | 100 | 761 | 1593 | 670 | 3734 | 2214 | 1571 | 1384 | 1579 | 1542 | 1158 | 917 | 619 | 824 | 899 | 340 | 235 | 260 | 221 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 18 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 15 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
64 | 255 | 216 | 167 | 1947 | 20 | 12 | 180 | 318 | 367 | 465 | 136 | 88 | 636 | 589 | 424 | 117 | 297 | 241 | 158 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 22 | SW 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | E 8 | S 21 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | SSE 11 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 6 | SSE 11 | E 9 | SW 15 | NE 10 | SSW 12 | NE 13 |
197 | 227 | 144 | 39 | 23 | 5 | 36 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 377 | 329 | 47 | 11 | 6 | 365 | 4 | 14 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
— | 83 | 89 | 143 | 19 | 11 | 132 | 239 | 278 | 332 | 223 | — | — | — | 68 | — | 116 | 396 | 359 | 262 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 109 | 1207 | 109 | 867 | 868 | 868 | 586 | 1139 | 586 | 579 | 136 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 58 | 1194 | 58 | 58 |
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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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