
Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with 3,103 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Saaga over the next couple of weeks.
The outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a major problem for a while. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the second week, so patience is going to be key.
The first few days, from Wednesday the 5th through to the weekend, are a write-off. The wind is pumping hard from the SE and ESE, hammering Saaga with a strong cross-onshore breeze. The sea state is messy, choppy, and blown out. On Friday the 7th, the swell is already 7ft to 8ft but with a short, weak period of 7-8 seconds, and the wind is howling at 25 mph. It’s just not worth paddling out. By Saturday the 8th, the swell is pushing 12ft with a near gale force wind – that’s a full-on washing machine, only for the truly crazy or the kite surfers. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong during this period, hitting 2475 on Saturday afternoon, but it’s all wasted energy.
This poor run of conditions continues through the first week. The ocean is just too messy. The wind finally starts to ease slightly by the middle of the second week, and things start to look interesting.
The standout moment is shaping up for Sunday, August 16th. The swell drops to a clean 5ft from the east, with a period of 9 seconds – a decent, workable groundswell. But the real star is the wind. Sunday morning we get a light offshore breeze from the north, and by the afternoon, it’s dead glassy. The waves will be clean, smooth, and lined up. For a reef break like Saaga, that’s as good as it gets. The wave energy is on the lighter side at 572, but the quality of the conditions will make up for it. This is your window. The water is running at a warm 81°, which is about normal for this time of year.
The Saturday before that, August 15th, is also looking promising. The wind will be fresh offshore from the NNE by the afternoon, with a 6ft east swell. It’s a solid second option. Saaga is a consistent, advanced reef break that’s fairly exposed to the SE swell, and it can get crowded sometimes, so get there early for that Sunday session.
After that, by Monday the 17th, the wind swings back onshore, and the swell changes direction to the SW with a very long 18-second period. The wave energy jumps up to 1850, but with the cross-onshore wind, it’ll be lumpy again. A long period swell like that can be tricky at a straight beach break, but Saaga is a reef, so it should handle it better, but the wind is the spoiler.
So, the short version: the first week is a total loss. The second week, specifically Saturday the 15th and especially Sunday the 16th, are where you need to point your board. That glassy, offshore Sunday is the best bet on the table.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Sat morning, moderate winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
427 | 545 | 537 | 745 | 831 | 496 | 557 | 612 | 2135 | 2097 | 1584 | 1219 | 1546 | 1449 | 1387 | 2795 | 2789 | 1649 | 1325 | 1194 | 1060 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | 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 | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:15AM0.91m | 11:50PM0.99m | 12:20PM0.89m | 00:53AM1.01m | 1:29PM0.89m | 1:58AM1.06m | 2:37PM0.92m | 3:01AM1.11m | 3:39PM0.97m | 4:00AM1.17m | 4:37PM1.02m | 4:55AM1.23m | 5:30PM1.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:21PM0.26m | 6:09AM0.27m | 6:22PM0.26m | 7:19AM0.24m | 7:29PM0.24m | 8:28AM0.18m | 8:35PM0.20m | 9:31AM0.12m | 9:38PM0.15m | 10:29AM0.05m | 10:36PM0.10m | 11:22AM0.00m | 11:30PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 26 | 14 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 |
341 | 545 | 537 | 520 | 534 | 496 | 365 | 551 | 722 | 99 | 1584 | 441 | 584 | 556 | 604 | 2795 | 2789 | 1649 | 1048 | 769 | 820 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 17 | SW 12 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | ENE 11 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 20 | S 19 | S 17 | S 12 | — | S 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 17 |
427 | 461 | 205 | 745 | 87 | 190 | 416 | 269 | 169 | 12 | 65 | 475 | 70 | 354 | 969 | 319 | — | 154 | 85 | 193 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 12 | E 8 | S 14 | S 11 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 20 | SW 12 | — | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 19 | NW 12 |
33 | 384 | 465 | 84 | 33 | 94 | 37 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 42 | 43 | 26 | 910 | 6 | — | 52 | 7 | 126 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
216 | 128 | 64 | 135 | 831 | 495 | 557 | 612 | 2135 | 2097 | 808 | 1219 | 1546 | 1449 | 1387 | 1556 | 1507 | 1499 | 1325 | 1194 | 1060 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 867 | 1510 | 1505 | 1510 | 2195 | 1505 | 2199 | 2247 | 1243 | 1243 | 2247 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 2414 | 1218 | 1243 | 1218 | 1139 |
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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).
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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