
Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,589 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SSE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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+) | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a decent swell showing up from the get-go, but the wind is going to be a real pain in the arse. There's a solid shot of fun surf, but you'll need to be on it early.
The real standout window is the first couple of days. Monday the 3rd of August, we see a clean, long-period groundswell from the SW hitting Saaga (reef). It's only 3 ft, but that period is a dreamy 15 seconds, carrying a moderate wave energy (862). The wind is proper offshore from the NNE in the afternoon, so expect glassy, clean walls. This is the best bet of the whole outlook, but just a heads up, this spot is for advanced surfers only and it can get crowded. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird there.
Tuesday the 4th of August is a bit of a write-off. The swell bumps up to 4 ft, but the wind swings cross-on and then onshore, turning the ocean into a jumbled mess. The quality drops right off.
From Wednesday the 5th of August onwards, it's a long, bleak stretch, my friends. The wind goes absolutely mental, blowing strong cross-onshore for days. The combined swell energy builds into the thousands (1151, 1388, 1349), meaning there's a heap of power in the water, but it's all for nothing. The wave comment is “poor” right through. The swell gets big, hitting 8 ft to 10 ft, and with a short period of 7-8 seconds, it's just a messy, choppy lineup. By the weekend of the 9th and 10th, we're in near-gale force winds with 7 ft to 8 ft of junky surf. Honestly, with that much wind and that poor quality, this setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The wind finally eases a bit around Friday the 14th of August, but by then we're looking at 7 ft of swell from the E, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is cross-off, so it'll be clean on the face, but the energy is still moderate (1080). It's a marginal call, at best. The last chance is a little bump on Tuesday the 18th of August, with a 3 ft, 16-second SW groundswell, but it's cross-on and choppy again.
So, if you're paddling out, your only real window is Monday the 3rd. The rest of the 16 days is a solid 13-day stretch of absolute rubbish. Hold tight, forecasts can change, but this one looks grim.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | SSE 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 8 | S 19 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
365 | 346 | 390 | 444 | 437 | 459 | 494 | 454 | 472 | 573 | 549 | 889 | 946 | 796 | 1146 | 1902 | 1359 | 866 | 1031 | 1454 | 3589 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | 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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:39PM0.97m | 4:00AM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:31AM0.12m | 9:38PM0.15m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 19 | S 17 |
335 | 341 | 288 | 444 | 437 | 459 | 494 | 454 | 472 | 389 | 534 | 421 | 360 | 530 | 1146 | 1902 | 1359 | 835 | 497 | 1454 | 3589 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | E 8 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 21 | S 12 | SSW 12 |
365 | 138 | 390 | 106 | 163 | 212 | 427 | 416 | 465 | 573 | 67 | 190 | 362 | 273 | 169 | 164 | 89 | 43 | 320 | 409 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 16 | SW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | SW 19 | E 8 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | S 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | SSW 11 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
24 | 346 | 72 | 57 | 58 | 108 | 43 | 384 | 44 | 84 | 71 | 134 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 24 | 43 | 27 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
138 | — | — | — | — | 56 | 187 | 134 | — | 303 | 549 | 889 | 946 | 796 | 375 | 780 | 765 | 866 | 1031 | 931 | 824 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 92 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 20 | 109 | 1510 | 109 | 1510 | 2195 | 2195 | 2199 | 2199 | 2414 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 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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