Saaga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surf’s looking pretty grim on the whole, so let’s break it down. There aren't any real standouts here, so keep your expectations low and your wetsuit zipped.

We start off with a proper blank spell. From the 12th through the 19th, there is just nothing worth paddling out for. It’s all cross-shore chop with a side of lump, and the swell energy is all over the place, ranging from a moderate 622 to 1893. The waves are short-period and junky, so forget it. This is a waiting game, plain and simple.

Now, heading into the 20th, the ocean gets a bit of a pulse, but it’s still messy. Thursday afternoon sees the swell jumping to 10ft with a strong cross-onshore breeze, pushing the energy right up to 3517. That’s a lot of power, but with the wind all over it, it’s only for the most experienced who don't mind a beating. This is not a day for the faint of heart.

The 21st and 22nd offer a bit of a glimmer, but it’s still not clean. The swell drops back to the 6ft to 8ft range with periods around 12 to 14 seconds. The wind remains a constant cross-shore issue, keeping things lumpy. The energy is strong, hitting 2773 on Saturday morning, but the conditions just aren't there. It's frustrating, you know? The size is there, but the soul is missing.

To be honest, the only time it looks like it might clean up a touch is the morning of the 23rd and into the 24th. The wind eases right off on the 24th with a gentle breeze, and we get a clean-ish look on Monday morning with that 4ft swell. It’s not big, but with a 13-second period, it might hold up okay. The energy drops to 906, so it’s not powerful, but at least it won’t be a total washout. Saaga (Samoa) is the spot, but it is a consistent reef that can handle a bit of size. Still, this is a marginal call at best.

The last few days, the 25th through the 27th, see the swell fading away into the ankle-snapper range with the energy dropping to just 216 at times. The wind is back to being a nuisance, so we're done.

The only thing I’d even half-way consider is the Monday morning of the 24th. With the wind dropping and a clean face, it might be the best of a bad bunch. It's not going to be epic, but it’s the only time the stars align even slightly. Keep the board waxed, but don’t get your hopes up.

This is one of those stretches where the ocean just can't make up its mind. It’s got plenty of juice at times, but the wind is the real villain here. Hang tight, it won’t stay poor forever.

Rusty

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