
Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,417 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saaga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1AM. 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 | 1AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a real good look at what’s coming down the pipe for Saaga over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough start. The beginning of the outlook is a bit of a grind. There’s surf in the water, but the wind is just cruel. For the first several days, from Sunday the 2nd right through the following week, it’s a relentless cross-onshore breeze. The swell is hanging around, we’ve got some SSE and S swells coming in, but the wind is messing it all up. The wave energy is moderate (933), but the quality is just not there. It’s choppy, lumpy, and honestly, it’s a write-off for a clean paddle. If you’re into kiting, this stretch from the 6th of August onwards might look interesting, with strong cross-onshore winds and the swell building, but for a surfer, it’s a no-go.
The real heartbreaker is the swell that shows up around the 8th and 9th. The energy jumps up into the thousands (2350, 3041), and we get a seriously long-period S groundswell hitting 19 seconds. That’s the kind of energy that could be magic at a reef like Saaga, but the wind is still a solid cross-onshore. It’s messy, and you’re just gonna be fighting it. Unless you’re an absolute expert with a big board and a bigger heart, I’d sit this one out.
Now, let’s talk about the light at the end of the tunnel. The standout window is the middle of the second week. Mark your calendars for the 11th and 12th of August. The wind finally swings around to the north and northeast, going offshore and cross-offshore. That’s the clean stuff. On Tuesday the 11th, we’ve got a 5ft S swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is a fresh offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (1153), but the conditions are clean. By Wednesday the 12th, it gets even better with a 4ft S swell, 12-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is a bit lower (731), but the report says "very good surf conditions." That’s the pick of the lot. Saaga is a consistent reef, so the swell direction from the south lines up perfectly with what it needs. Just be aware it’s an advanced wave, and it can get crowded sometimes.
The 13th of August is still okay in the morning with a light cross-off breeze and a 3ft S swell, but it’s a step down. After that, from the 14th onwards, the wind swings back onshore and the quality drops off again for the rest of the outlook.
So, if you’re a competent surfer, the 11th and 12th of August are the days to chase. The earlier part of the period is a complete write-off, and the end of the window fades out. Don't get your hopes up for the rest.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 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) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | SW 18 | S 12 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
548 | 605 | 475 | 386 | 346 | 390 | 444 | 437 | 459 | 504 | 389 | 465 | 615 | 509 | 883 | 1296 | 1428 | 2417 | 1172 | 1266 | 875 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:47AM1.01m | 9:18PM0.96m | 9:29AM0.98m | 10:02PM0.97m | 10:18AM0.94m | 10:53PM0.98m | 11:15AM0.91m | 11:50PM0.99m | 12:20PM0.89m | 00:53AM1.01m | 1:29PM0.89m | 1:58AM1.06m | 2:37PM0.92m | 3:01AM1.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:02PM0.20m | 3:18AM0.26m | 3:42PM0.22m | 4:07AM0.28m | 4:28PM0.24m | 5:04AM0.28m | 5:21PM0.26m | 6:09AM0.27m | 6:22PM0.26m | 7:19AM0.24m | 7:29PM0.24m | 8:28AM0.18m | 8:35PM0.20m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
548 | 605 | 475 | 386 | 335 | 288 | 444 | 437 | 459 | 504 | 389 | 280 | 615 | 454 | 427 | 1149 | 1428 | 2417 | 1172 | 1266 | 875 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 15 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 11 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
231 | 395 | 284 | 97 | 346 | 390 | 133 | 160 | 284 | 361 | 314 | 465 | 580 | 127 | 267 | 362 | 273 | 169 | 327 | 88 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 19 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NE 12 | SW 14 | SE 14 | SSW 20 |
43 | 82 | 80 | 365 | 74 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 108 | 108 | 303 | 145 | 66 | 73 | 94 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 128 | 8 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | E 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
111 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 22 | 60 | 57 | 134 | 188 | 509 | 883 | 1296 | 1194 | 672 | 723 | 771 | 688 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 58 | 109 | 58 | 58 | 21 | 35 | 109 | 1193 | 1193 | 1243 | 2195 | 2195 | 1250 | 2414 | 2386 | 1243 | 1243 | 1250 | 1243 | 1243 |
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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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