
Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,474 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 (Jul 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saaga in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) 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+) | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Saaga over the next 16 days.
Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – this is a rough run. There’s a solid window of poor conditions at the start that stretches all the way from now until the end of the month. The first few days kick off with cross-onshore winds and messy, choppy surf. We’re looking at around 4 ft to 4 ft of swell from the S and SSW, but the wind is just ruining it. The energy is there – moderate at 725 (combined energy) – but it’s not surfable quality. That carries through Saturday and Sunday with a bump in size up to 7 ft on Saturday afternoon, but again, the wind is cross or cross-on and the texture is lumpy and cross-chop. It’s not worth paddling out.
Then we get a little window of hope on Monday, 27 July, and into Tuesday. Monday morning and afternoon see a clean setup with cross-offshore winds from the NE and ENE. The swell drops back to 4 ft to 5 ft from the SSE with a 12-second period, and the energy is moderate (812 to 881). The water temp is sitting at 81°F, which is about average for the time of year – nothing wild there. This is the best of the whole outlook, but only just. It’s still marginal, and the tide might be a factor.
Tuesday, 28 July, sees a spike in size with a solid 5 ft to 6 ft from the SW, and a very long period of 15 to 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell – it’ll have plenty of punch and shape, but the wind is cross-onshore from the SE, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1920 on Tuesday morning, so there’s power in the water, but it’s not clean. For a reef break like Saaga, that long-period swell might line up nicely on the better sets, but the onshore wind is a killer.
After that, from Wednesday, 29 July, right through to the end of the second week, it’s a write-off. The wind turns fresh to strong from the SE, cross-on or cross, and the swell stays around 4 ft to 5 ft, but the quality is poor. There’s a brief blip on Monday, 3 August, with clean cross-offshore winds and 5 ft from the SSE with a 12-second period, but it’s still only a 2 out of 10 – marginal at best. Then it’s back to strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy, messy surf for the rest.
The standout here is Monday, 27 July. That’s your best bet. Clean winds, moderate swell, and a decent period. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be the cleanest you’ll get. If you can’t make that, the following Monday, 3 August, has a similar clean window, but it’s smaller and more marginal.
Overall, a tough outlook. The consistent theme is onshore wind. If you’re a kite surfer, the strong winds and lumpy conditions might look more interesting than a paddle. But for a regular surfer, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the SE by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
508 | 434 | 507 | 1319 | 857 | 1044 | 912 | 657 | 598 | 537 | 790 | 1350 | 1474 | 1289 | 754 | 716 | 639 | 581 | 451 | 480 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:37AM0.96m | 4:09PM0.82m | 4:20AM0.98m | 4:51PM0.84m | 5:00AM1.00m | 5:30PM0.86m | 5:39AM1.03m | 6:08PM0.89m | 6:17AM1.05m | 6:46PM0.91m | 6:54AM1.06m | 7:23PM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:40PM0.17m | 00:37AM0.22m | 1:15PM0.16m | 1:15AM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
508 | 434 | 507 | 1319 | 857 | 1044 | 912 | 657 | 598 | 537 | 439 | 1350 | 1474 | 1289 | 754 | 716 | 639 | 581 | 451 | 480 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 11 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ESE 6 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
67 | 57 | 77 | 26 | 84 | 134 | 116 | 109 | 73 | 45 | 790 | 480 | 179 | 149 | 318 | 301 | 422 | 380 | 277 | 196 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 16 | SW 14 | SE 10 | NE 8 | NE 12 | SE 16 | SW 18 | SW 19 | E 6 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
82 | 58 | 79 | 33 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 64 | 86 | 299 | 33 | 48 | 73 | 59 | 107 | 126 | 207 | 210 | 198 | 145 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | E 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
68 | 73 | 77 | 102 | 114 | 70 | 61 | 48 | 55 | — | — | 42 | 116 | 127 | 160 | 129 | 217 | 422 | 393 | 313 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 586 | 586 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 58 | 136 | 867 | 867 | 1250 | 1250 | 1250 | 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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