Surf Forecasts:
Saaga surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, S swell with 1,742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. 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 (Mon 17th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saaga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it in feet and knots. We’re looking at Saaga, a solid reef break that needs a clean SE swell, but the next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. The water temp is sitting around 80°, pretty average for this time of year – nothing unusual there.
The week starts off on Monday the 17th with some clean lines from the SW, 3 ft at a long 16 seconds. The wind is light to moderate cross-off, keeping things tidy. The wave energy is moderate (586 to 689) – it’s surfable, but there’s not much push. Still, for a Monday morning session, it’s worth a look. Tuesday morning the 18th bumps up to 4 ft SW groundswell, still clean with light cross-off wind, and the energy climbs (960). But the real standout is Tuesday afternoon – the wind drops to glassy, zero wind, and the swell hits 5 ft SW with a massive energy reading of 1348. That’s the pick of the week. Clean, powerful, long period groundswell, perfect for experienced surfers at this reef. It’s a short window, so don’t sleep on it.
After that, things go south. From Wednesday the 19th all the way through to the end of the month, it’s pretty much a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds, lumpy and messy conditions, and poor surf quality. Even when the swell size gets up to 6 ft to 8 ft, the wind just ruins it. The energy readings get big – 2167, 3319 – but with that wind, it’s more of a battle than a session. There are a couple of days in late August where the swell tries to clean up, but the cross-shore wind and chop keep it rough. Even the longer period swells around the 30th and 31st are blown out.
Early September doesn’t look much better. Tuesday the 1st has some size, 10 ft SE, but it’s lumpy and cross-onshore again. That kind of energy (1985) is wasted in these conditions. For the experienced crew, there might be a few heavy drops on offer, but it’s not what you’d call fun. Beginners should steer well clear – anything over 5 ft is too much, and this stretch has plenty of size with bad wind.
So, bottom line: if you want a clean wave at Saaga this fortnight, your only real chance is Tuesday the 18th, especially the afternoon glass-off. The rest of the period is a long, frustrating gap of poor conditions. For kite surfers, there’s plenty of strong cross-onshore wind and decent-sized chop through the middle of the window, so that setup might actually be more interesting than paddle surfing.
Stay patient, check the forecasts – sometimes things shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 7 | S 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
427 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 1210 | 906 | 793 | 903 | 1147 | 1065 | 716 | 522 | 771 | 657 | 746 | 1630 | 1430 | 925 | 490 | 325 | 498 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | 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-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:55PM0.79m | 3:08AM0.92m | 3:42PM0.81m | 3:52AM0.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:53AM0.31m | 8:48PM0.35m | 9:41AM0.28m | 9:35PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | S 18 |
85 | 515 | 940 | 823 | 1210 | 906 | 793 | 903 | 1147 | 1065 | 716 | 522 | 771 | 657 | 746 | 1630 | 1430 | 925 | 490 | 311 | 498 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 11 |
427 | 101 | 89 | 45 | 92 | 134 | 64 | 64 | 46 | 155 | 304 | 236 | 293 | 221 | 140 | 211 | 302 | 258 | 167 | 149 | 195 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 10 | ESE 8 | SW 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 13 |
74 | 73 | 70 | 92 | 46 | 70 | 60 | 65 | 101 | 56 | 104 | 171 | 120 | 114 | 150 | 61 | 38 | 42 | 107 | 230 | 144 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 120 | 279 | 485 | 333 | 302 | 339 | 265 | 359 | 376 | 366 | 325 | 355 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 58 | 58 | 867 | 1243 | 1243 | 1250 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1243 | 1139 | 1243 | 1250 | 1243 | 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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