Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, S swell with 2,002 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saaga this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 2.1m 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) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here checkin' in with the long-range outlook. I’ve gotta be straight with ya—this is a tough one for our local reef.
Saaga is the only game in town, and to be honest, it’s a real struggle through the whole 16-day window. We’ve got a very long, frustrating gap at the start with nothing rideable. Looking at the charts, this stretch is dominated by a fresh cross-onshore wind that just won't let up, and while there’s a solid chunk of swell in the water—moderate to even strong energy levels, with the combined energy hitting peaks of 2485 and even 2838 at times—the conditions are lumpy, messy, and blown out. The wind is a killer here, coming in strong from the ESE or SE, creating poor surf conditions day after day.
The first hint of a possible window doesn't appear until Saturday, August 29. Saturday morning and afternoon have the description changing from "poor" to "marginal" with the wind easing slightly to a moderate cross-shore, but it’s still lumpy with a cross-chop. The swell is sizeable, around 7 ft to 7 ft from the SE with period at 10 seconds, but for an advanced spot like Saaga, that’s big, and with that wind texture, it’s not gonna be a classic. It might be worth a look for the brave only.
Sunday, August 30, sees more of the same—marginal surf, with a 7 ft to 8 ft swell from the SE to ESE, still a moderate cross-shore wind. The combined energy is up around 1692 and 1582, plenty of push, but the clean face we need just isn't there.
After that brief slight improvement, it’s back to poor conditions from Monday, August 31, all the way to the end of the forecast on September 5. The onshore winds strengthen again, and by September 1, we’re talking a strong breeze at 25 mph making it proper messy. There are some big, powerful swells on the horizon—like a 5 ft from the south with an 18-second period on September 2 afternoon that carries a massive energy spike of 2838—but it’s a lost cause with that cross-onshore wind. That long period would usually be epic on this reef, but not with the breeze ruining it.
Honestly, there’s no standout day. If you're absolutely desperate on that August 29-30 weekend, you might get a few, but it's not going to be pretty. For most of us, the 16-day window is a write-off. The winds are just cruel, and with the local crowds being "sometimes" an issue, even on a so-so day you'll be sharing the lumps. For now, it’s a pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
505 | 657 | 497 | 628 | 2002 | 938 | 556 | 526 | 470 | 737 | 1092 | 549 | 505 | 717 | 515 | 382 | 407 | 376 | 477 | 532 | 507 | |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:46AM1.06m | 6:12PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:04PM0.15m | 00:08AM0.19m | |||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 7 | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
505 | 657 | 497 | 628 | 2002 | 938 | 556 | 526 | 210 | 737 | 1092 | 232 | 411 | 263 | 229 | 58 | 144 | 239 | 240 | 301 | 424 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 17 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 17 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 14 |
336 | 221 | 138 | 421 | 302 | 258 | 211 | 149 | 470 | 89 | 91 | 549 | 25 | 54 | 107 | 175 | 232 | 376 | 477 | 298 | 243 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SE 13 | S 17 | SW 16 | SSE 12 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 |
121 | 83 | 215 | 211 | 57 | 43 | 110 | 230 | 144 | 56 | 10 | 63 | 57 | 24 | 4 | 154 | 16 | 25 | 137 | 234 | 57 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
275 | 222 | 299 | 204 | 124 | 323 | 315 | 245 | 406 | 320 | 237 | 181 | 505 | 717 | 515 | 382 | 407 | 335 | 344 | 532 | 507 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2207 | 1250 | 868 | 1243 | 1218 | 1139 | 1250 | 2417 | 868 | 1250 | 1250 | 2414 | 1250 | 2414 | 1250 | 2414 | 2414 | 1250 | 2414 | 2417 | 1250 |
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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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