Saaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s just get straight to it.

The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, and honestly, the start is pretty grim. We've got a solid swell running, but the wind is just junk for a while. There’s some real promise further out, but you're gonna have to be patient.

The first real window we can talk about is the 10th and 11th. We’re looking at a solid 8ft of south swell, but the period is a bit inconsistent. The wind is howling out of the ESE at 28 mph, which is just going to wreck the surface. The energy is strong (4416), but it’s all for nothing with that mess. It’s a full on washing machine out there; don’t even bother.

Things stay rough and cross-shore through the 12th and into the 13th, with the swell dropping slightly but the wind staying fresh and lumpy. It’s not until the 16th and 17th that we see things clean up a touch, but the swell drops right out to under 3ft. It’s small, but the wind swings around to a cross-off which makes it clean. We're in marginal territory, but for a longboard or a fish, there might be a few fun ones if you're desperate.

Then comes a little pulse around the 18th. Tuesday sees the swell bounce back up to 5ft from the southwest with an 18-second period. The wind also eases right off, with a light breeze on Tuesday afternoon. This is where it starts to get interesting. The energy is moderate (1833), but the long period and light winds are a big step in the right direction. This is your best bet for the first week, but it’s still not going to be perfect.

Of course, by the 19th and 20th, that onshore junk comes right back and it’s messy again, with strong winds and lumpy surf. It looks like it’ll be more frustrating than fun.

Now, for the real standout. You need to look at Sunday the 23rd of August. The swell is building again, hitting 6ft from the south with a long 19-second period. The wind, for the first time, is looking really good. A gentle cross-off breeze from the east will be keeping things clean. The combined energy is solid at 3428, and the stars are finally aligning. This is the best we have on offer for the whole period. Saaga is a consistent reef break, so this long-period swell will be right in its wheelhouse. It might be a touch big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the day to circle on the calendar.

The following Monday the 24th still looks promising. The swell drops a bit to 6ft, but the wind goes light and offshore from the north in the afternoon, making for some excellent conditions. It’s a great follow-up to Sunday’s main event.

After that, we’re back to the same old story by Tuesday the 25th, with the cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions rolling back in.

So, there you have it. A lot of waiting, but that window on the 23rd and 24th looks like it’ll be worth the hassle. The water temp is about average for this time of year at 81°, so you’ll be fine in boardshorts.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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