
Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,716 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saaga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 18th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Saaga over the next couple of weeks.
First thing, the water temp here is 82°, which is just about average for this time of year – nothing special.
Honestly, the outlook is pretty rough. For the first week and a half, it’s a long run of strong cross-onshore winds from the SE and ESE, blowing 22 to 28 mph, trashing the surf. The swell is there – we’re seeing solid 7 ft to 10 ft of SE swell, with combined energy moderate to very strong (953 to 2947) – but it’s all junk. Short period stuff around 7 to 9 seconds, and the wind is just chopping it up. This is not a paddle surfer’s paradise. For kite surfers, though, those windy, messy waves might look interesting because it’s chunky and gusty.
We get a short break around the 22nd of July, Wednesday morning and afternoon. The wind swings to the ENE at 22 mph and turns cross-offshore, giving us clean conditions. The swell drops to 6 ft to 6 ft from the ESE, still short period at 7 seconds, but it’s clean. It’s only marginal surf, but after all that onshore junk, a clean 6 ft set is a relief. Combined energy is moderate (1015 to 1228).
Then the 23rd of July, Thursday, is the real standout. The wind goes offshore from the NNE to N at 22 mph, giving us fresh offshore and clean waves. Swell is 8 ft to 8 ft from the ESE, period still short at 8 seconds, but with offshore wind, this reef break will shape up nicely. The combined energy is strong (1246 to 1304). This is for advanced surfers only – 8 ft is pushing expert territory, and the reef means it’s serious. Crowds are possible, so get down early. Thursday the 23rd is the best day, hands down.
After that, it drops off. From the 24th of July through to the end of the month, we’re back to cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, lumpy and choppy. Swell sizes drop to 3 ft to 6 ft, combined energy is weak to moderate (379 to 1407), and the period is a mix of short and long (9 to 18 seconds). The longer period swells from the SW on the 28th and 29th (16 to 18 seconds) tend to break too straight at this reef, so not ideal. There’s a couple of marginal days (the 28th) but nothing exciting.
So, the bottom line: Thursday the 23rd of July is your best bet. Offshore winds, clean 8 ft sets, and a reef that loves a SE swell. A few days before that, the 22nd, offers cleaner conditions but smaller waves. The rest is either blown out or too small and messy. There’s a good 10-day stretch of poor surf from the 24th onward, so don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Mainly near gales. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 15 | SE 8 | SSE 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
404 | 906 | 664 | 755 | 1011 | 903 | 1032 | 878 | 1716 | 1277 | 988 | 1057 | 899 | 878 | 886 | 536 | 516 | 471 | 728 | 634 | 528 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.10m | 7:50AM1.27m | 8:27PM1.10m | 8:44AM1.22m | 9:21PM1.08m | 9:39AM1.15m | 10:16PM1.06m | 10:35AM1.07m | 11:12PM1.03m | 11:32AM0.98m | 00:08AM1.00m | 12:32PM0.91m | 1:04AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:22PM-0.05m | 1:31AM0.05m | 2:14PM-0.02m | 2:26AM0.08m | 3:06PM0.02m | 3:22AM0.13m | 3:58PM0.09m | 4:20AM0.19m | 4:51PM0.16m | 5:20AM0.24m | 5:44PM0.23m | 6:24AM0.28m | 6:40PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SE 19 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
181 | 167 | 162 | 91 | 44 | 46 | 315 | 368 | 807 | 1081 | 988 | 796 | 899 | 785 | 390 | 536 | 427 | 414 | 426 | 634 | 528 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SE 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 21 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 |
258 | 65 | 59 | 30 | 72 | 64 | 67 | 278 | 621 | 589 | 505 | 560 | 411 | 400 | 38 | 508 | 496 | 471 | 728 | 226 | 115 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | S 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
110 | 70 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 29 | 51 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 91 | 163 | 222 | 365 | 248 | 427 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
404 | 906 | 664 | 755 | 1011 | 903 | 1032 | 878 | 1716 | 1277 | 931 | 1057 | 824 | 878 | 886 | 536 | 516 | 375 | 329 | 379 | 233 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2476 | 2526 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1250 | 1243 | 1243 | 1250 | 1243 | 1243 | 1207 | 1243 | 1255 | 1243 | 1207 | 1250 | 1207 | 1207 | 1194 | 1172 |
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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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