
Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 20s period, S swell with 1,745 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 1.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+13) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 20s |
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 table for our local stretch. We’ve got a drawn-out run of inconsistent, often messy surf, but there are a couple of windows worth paddling out for if you’re patient. The forecast starts with a gap: there’s nothing really worthwhile until Wednesday the 23rd, and even then, it’s a bit of a waiting game.
First up, we’ve got Saaga (a reef setup) on the radar. This spot is consistent, fairly exposed to the swell, and likes it from the southeast. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The early action on Wednesday the 22nd is a bit of a washout – a 3 ft south swell with a very long 17-second period, but the east wind is blowing cross-shore at 16 mph, making for a moderate cross-chop. The combined swell energy is sitting at 1433, which is strong, but the wind just kills it. Not worth the paddle.
Thursday the 23rd shows some promise. The morning session brings a 5 ft south swell, still a long 18-second period, and a light north-northeast wind at 9 mph swinging cross-offshore. That’s clean surf, with energy at 1693. It’s still a little on the marginal side tide-wise, but this is the best you’ll see for a few days. The afternoon drops to 5 ft, but the wind goes light westerly, keeping it cleanish. This is the standout window for the first week.
Then it gets ugly. From Friday the 24th right through to the end of July, it’s a slog. The wind locks in from the southeast, cross-onshore, and the surf quality plummets. The swell sticks around, between 3 ft and 6 ft, but the energy is moderate to strong, and the cross-onshore chop makes it a write-off. Even the longer-period swells don’t save it; the wind just ruins the face. This stretch is a solid week of poor conditions.
We’ve got a glimmer on Tuesday the 28th afternoon, with a 5 ft southwest swell, 16-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the east-northeast. Energy is high at 1769. That’s a good session, but it’s a short-lived window. Wednesday the 29th morning is also clean, with a 5 ft southwest swell and a cross-off breeze, but the energy dips slightly.
Now, the real talk: the tail end of the forecast, into early August, gets interesting but messy. The swell picks up, with 8 ft to 10 ft of southeast swell on the 4th and 5th, but the winds are strong and messy – not ideal for paddle surfing. That 10 ft stuff is for experts only, and the short 8-second period means it’s going to be a lumpy, bumpy mess at a reef break.
The true standout, and I mean the only one that really gets the heart pumping, is Thursday the 6th of August. The morning shows a 10 ft southeast swell with a 9-second period, and the wind goes glassy – a light west-northwest breeze at 3 mph. That’s perfect. The combined energy is 1467, strong, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the one you circle on the calendar. Clean, powerful, and offshore. If you’re an advanced surfer, this is your day. The crowd profile at Saaga can be “sometimes” busy, so expect company for that one.
Overall, it’s a rough run with a couple of clean, powerful windows. The first week is mostly a bust, but the second week has that one glorious morning on the 6th. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff, but as it stands, that Thursday morning is the best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 16 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
562 | 443 | 1745 | 1470 | 1175 | 871 | 627 | 508 | 434 | 209 | 478 | 1233 | 1200 | 874 | 647 | 569 | 462 | 686 | 1027 | 1284 | 1251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:32PM0.86m | 1:59AM0.95m | 2:30PM0.83m | 2:50AM0.95m | 3:22PM0.82m | 3:37AM0.96m | 4:09PM0.82m | 4:20AM0.98m | 4:51PM0.84m | 5:00AM1.00m | 5:30PM0.86m | 5:39AM1.03m | 6:08PM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28AM0.31m | 7:35PM0.32m | 8:29AM0.31m | 8:29PM0.33m | 9:23AM0.29m | 9:18PM0.32m | 10:09AM0.26m | 10:02PM0.31m | 10:50AM0.23m | 10:43PM0.28m | 11:28AM0.20m | 11:22PM0.25m | 12:04PM0.18m | 11:59PM0.23m | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
251 | 204 | 1745 | 1470 | 1175 | 871 | 627 | 508 | 434 | 194 | 478 | 1233 | 1200 | 874 | 647 | 569 | 462 | 242 | 1027 | 1284 | 1251 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSW 16 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 |
562 | 443 | 108 | 86 | 154 | 142 | 130 | 78 | 75 | 209 | 352 | 57 | 43 | 42 | 109 | 73 | 299 | 686 | 150 | 362 | 662 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SW 14 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 12 | ESE 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 16 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 16 | S 10 | ENE 18 |
489 | 331 | 200 | 137 | 224 | 37 | 35 | 67 | 57 | 77 | 61 | 82 | 134 | 116 | 63 | 35 | 49 | 68 | 86 | 108 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 9 |
131 | 110 | — | — | — | 151 | 195 | 154 | 101 | 78 | — | — | — | — | 42 | 18 | 23 | — | 16 | 15 | 130 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 12 | 12 | 109 | 867 | 867 | 579 | 579 | 579 | 579 | 867 | 109 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 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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