Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,830 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saaga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 2.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. 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 | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, mate. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Saaga region.
Straight up, I’ve gotta be honest with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. For the first week and a half, it’s pretty much a write-off. From Thursday the 20th of August right through to the 27th, the conditions are just ugly. That persistent cross-onshore wind from the SE and ESE, blowing 30 to 35 km/h, is churning the ocean into a lumpy, messy state. The swell energy is moderate to strong (values between 910 and 2347), but it’s all for nothing with that wind. There’s no shortage of swell – we see a few pulses of S and SW groundswell, some with a very long period of 16 seconds – but with the wind ruining it, you’d be wasting your time. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock.
We then hit a bit of a lull in the quality, but around Friday the 28th of August, things start to show a glimmer. The wind eases, and by Saturday the 29th of August, we get a real standout. Saaga is a consistent advanced reef break, fairly exposed to the swell, and it loves an SE swell. On Saturday morning, we’ve got a clean 10ft swell from the ESE, with a period of 10 seconds, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 9 mph. The combined energy is strong (1988), and the conditions are clean. This is the one to aim for. The swell is big – over 8ft – so this is strictly for experts. Keep in mind, with a 10-second period, it’s a groundswell, but not super long, so it should still offer some good shape. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get in early.
The following days after that, from Sunday the 30th of August, the wind goes back onshore or cross-shore, and the surf quality drops back to marginal or poor. The swell hangs around, but the wind just doesn’t cooperate. By the start of September, we get a big pulse of swell – 12ft from the SE – but again, the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, and the conditions are lumpy and choppy. The combined energy is very strong (up to 3984), but it’s not a paddle surfer’s friend. With that strong onshore wind and big, messy swell at a reef, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a right-off. The one standout is Saturday the 29th of August. If you’re an expert, that’s your window. The rest is either blown out or too marginal. The long-range stuff into the second week is big but messy, so don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
920 | 890 | 673 | 855 | 657 | 574 | 698 | 1830 | 938 | 643 | 575 | 470 | 507 | 822 | 635 | 478 | 418 | 409 | 299 | 289 | 322 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:32AM0.99m | 5:01PM0.89m | 5:10AM1.03m | 5:36PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:57AM0.21m | 10:54PM0.25m | 11:31AM0.18m | 11:31PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 |
920 | 890 | 673 | 855 | 657 | 574 | 698 | 1830 | 938 | 643 | 149 | 252 | 507 | 822 | 635 | 411 | 324 | 409 | 299 | 289 | 216 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 8 |
161 | 287 | 259 | 293 | 221 | 138 | 421 | 302 | 258 | 167 | 230 | 470 | 85 | 91 | 88 | 25 | 54 | 106 | 175 | 114 | 167 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 13 | SW 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | S 17 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | — | SW 19 | SW 12 | SSE 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
44 | 123 | 171 | 121 | 83 | 215 | 211 | 58 | 43 | 110 | 29 | 144 | 89 | 32 | — | 57 | 24 | 25 | 154 | 190 | 322 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — |
93 | 137 | 256 | 203 | 261 | 263 | 195 | 157 | 297 | 281 | 575 | 344 | 362 | 372 | 362 | 478 | 418 | 253 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1510 | 1510 | 1243 | 2207 | 1250 | 1243 | 1243 | 1193 | 1139 | 1250 | 1250 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 2510 | 1193 | 1193 | 1250 | 58 | 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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