Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,332 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10AM. 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+) | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one to call, and I’ve gotta be straight with you. For the next sixteen days, Saaga is the only spot on the cards, and to be honest, it’s not looking pretty. This is a real flat spell with poor conditions dominating the whole run.
The forecast starts off on Friday the 14th with a bit of swell from the ESE at 5 ft, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore at 18 mph, making it lumpy and messy. That’s a no-go. The combined energy is moderate at 821, but it’s all wasted. That trend sticks through Saturday and Sunday – small, windy, and just not worth paddling out for.
Monday the 17th brings a shift. The wind drops to a moderate cross-offshore, and the swell hangs around 3 ft to 3 ft from the SW with a nice long period of 16 seconds, giving it some real groundswell grunt. The combined energy is still moderate (636 to 751), and the conditions turn clean. By Tuesday the 18th, it gets even better. The morning is clean, and by Tuesday afternoon, the wind drops to glassy, calm conditions. The swell rises to 5 ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1238. This is the standout moment. The water sits at 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
But that little window snaps shut fast. From Wednesday the 19th onward, the wind goes back onshore, freshening up and turning messy. The swell sticks around from the SW, then swings S and ESE, but the cross-on winds just ruin it. The combined energy stays strong – even hitting 2120 on Saturday the 22nd – but the 22 mph winds make it a washing machine. For the rest of the forecast, the swell builds up to 8 ft by the 26th, but with fresh cross-on winds, it’s only really interesting for kite surfers, not paddle surfing.
The only real chance to get wet is Tuesday afternoon, August 18th. That’s your window. Get on it if you can, because after that, it’s a long stretch of onshore slop. The setup at Saaga is a reef break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, but only if the wind plays ball. Crowds are possible – it’s a consistent spot – but on that Tuesday, with the glassy conditions, it might be worth the gamble.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | E 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 283 | 275 | 258 | 516 | 459 | 515 | 427 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 1129 | 906 | 793 | 1163 | 551 | 1332 | 669 | 432 | 661 | 941 | 1298 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:18AM1.18m | 8:48PM1.11m | 9:08AM1.10m | 9:38PM1.07m | 9:59AM1.01m | 10:29PM1.02m | 10:54AM0.92m | 11:23PM0.97m | 11:54AM0.84m | 00:21AM0.93m | 12:57PM0.80m | 1:21AM0.90m | 2:00PM0.78m | 2:17AM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:34PM0.06m | 2:55AM0.14m | 3:20PM0.13m | 3:47AM0.20m | 4:07PM0.21m | 4:43AM0.26m | 4:58PM0.28m | 5:44AM0.30m | 5:53PM0.33m | 6:50AM0.33m | 6:53PM0.36m | 7:56AM0.33m | 7:54PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 101 | 138 | 118 | 516 | 459 | 515 | 427 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 1129 | 906 | 793 | 1163 | 551 | 1332 | 669 | 432 | 661 | 941 | 1298 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SW 12 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 125 | 203 | 258 | 82 | 79 | 30 | 61 | 73 | 64 | 105 | 59 | 108 | 79 | 38 | 46 | 284 | 447 | 330 | 213 | 149 | 108 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | ESE 8 | S 10 | SW 11 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SW 9 | SSE 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 15 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 55 | 94 | 103 | 37 | 35 | 41 | 75 | 39 | 49 | 94 | 47 | 53 | 37 | 30 | 54 | 54 | 223 | 171 | 164 | 157 | 150 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 9 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 283 | 275 | 232 | 245 | 239 | 191 | 88 | 70 | 47 | 67 | — | — | — | 15 | 261 | 138 | 213 | 341 | 323 | 343 | 316 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 58 | 586 | 579 | 109 | 109 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 12 | 0 | 21 | 2195 | 58 | 2195 | 1243 | 1250 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 |
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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).
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