Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with 1,609 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. 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+) | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at the forecast for Saaga (reef). It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a definite window of beauty right at the start of the period.
The first few days of the outlook are the clear standout. Monday afternoon (17th August) kicks things off with a clean 3ft SW swell, a long period of 16 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze from the ENE at 10 km/h. The water’s sitting at 27°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate at 689. That long-period groundswell is going to wrap nicely into this reef, offering some well-shaped, powerful lines. The crowds are possible, but for this quality, it’s worth it.
The real gem, though, is Tuesday (18th August). Both morning and afternoon are looking glassy with a light easterly breeze setting up some truly clean conditions. The swell builds slightly to 4ft–5ft, still from the SW with that lovely 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 960 and 1143 respectively. This is the best of the forecast – expect very good surf.
But then things get messy. From Wednesday morning (19th August) onwards, the wind swings around to the ESE and SE, turning cross-on, and the quality drops fast. While the swell holds around 4ft–6ft for a few days, the onshore wind makes it lumpy and choppy. From Thursday (20th) through to the end of the month, the wind really cranks up, with speeds hitting 35–40 km/h, and the sea state goes from choppy to messy. The wave energy climbs high (over 2000 at times), but the quality is poor. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.
After a long stretch of poor conditions, there’s a brief flicker of hope on Thursday 27th August, when the swell direction swings back to the SW with a decent 16-second period, but the wind is still cross-on and fresh, so it’s not going to be clean. The final days of the outlook (28th August to 1st September) stay poor, with the wind blowing strong and cross-onshore, and the swell becoming short-period and messy.
So, to put it simply: get out there on Monday afternoon and especially Tuesday (18th August) for the best surf. After that, it’s a long wait for the next real window.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 823 | 917 | 906 | 793 | 915 | 574 | 1126 | 1143 | 582 | 870 | 672 | 657 | 675 | 1469 | 925 | 490 | 359 | 347 | 401 | 589 | 599 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | 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 | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:54AM0.92m | 11:23PM0.97m | 11:54AM0.84m | 00:21AM0.93m | 12:57PM0.80m | 1:21AM0.90m | 2:00PM0.78m | 2:17AM0.90m | 2:55PM0.79m | 3:08AM0.92m | 3:42PM0.81m | 3:52AM0.96m | 4:23PM0.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:43AM0.26m | 4:58PM0.28m | 5:44AM0.30m | 5:53PM0.33m | 6:50AM0.33m | 6:53PM0.36m | 7:56AM0.33m | 7:54PM0.37m | 8:53AM0.31m | 8:48PM0.35m | 9:41AM0.28m | 9:35PM0.32m | 10:21AM0.24m | 10:16PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 13 |
| kJ | 823 | 917 | 906 | 793 | 915 | 574 | 1126 | 1143 | 582 | 870 | 672 | 657 | 675 | 1469 | 925 | 490 | 359 | 195 | 401 | 589 | 599 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 7 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 16 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 45 | 92 | 134 | 64 | 64 | 88 | 163 | 287 | 220 | 293 | 221 | 212 | 421 | 258 | 258 | 167 | 151 | 347 | 78 | 89 | 87 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | ESE 8 | SW 10 | SSE 13 | E 8 | SSE 12 | S 13 | SW 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 13 | S 11 | SSE 9 | S 17 |
| kJ | 92 | 134 | 70 | 60 | 65 | 46 | 81 | 123 | 171 | 121 | 83 | 109 | 211 | 35 | 42 | 110 | 227 | 144 | 83 | 48 | 49 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 418 | 373 | 373 | 342 | 256 | 212 | 383 | 406 | 352 | 310 | 311 | 235 | 269 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 21 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 109 | 1510 | 2195 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1139 | 1243 | 1250 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1250 |
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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).
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