Surf Forecasts:
Saraceno surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 4s period, N swell with 9 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saraceno this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saraceno in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saraceno over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let’s be real. The surf outlook for Saraceno is a tough one to write, because there’s barely anything to get excited about for the next 16 days. We’re looking at a long stretch of flatness and tiny, weak bumps that will have you questioning why you even brought your board. The first few days are completely empty, and with the wind swinging around and chopping things up, it's more about finding a place to have a picnic than a wave.
What makes it even weirder is the water, which is sitting at a balmy 28°, running well above where it should be this time of year. It’s practically bathwater.
Honestly, there are no standout days here. The entire window is a washout. The closest we get to surf is a few mornings with 0.2m to 0.3m of slop, often with short, weak periods and cross-onshore winds that will tear it to pieces. It’s not even a fun novelty; it’s just a tease.
With so little swell and iffy conditions, the setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. For the surfers, it’s a waiting game. The good news is that this kind of blank run is not the norm, and forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it, because that’s about all you can do.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | N 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNW 5 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:20PM0.26m | 1:24PM0.26m | 2:04PM0.30m | 2:39PM0.34m | 3:11PM0.37m | 1:57AM0.14m | 3:41PM0.39m | 3:02AM0.15m | 4:08PM0.40m | 3:51AM0.17m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:58AM0.05m | 3:57AM0.05m | 5:25AM0.05m | 6:47AM0.05m | 11:04PM0.12m | 7:49AM0.04m | 11:03PM0.11m | 8:37AM0.03m | 11:15PM0.09m | |||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1535 | 709 | 758 | 1425 | 491 | 468 | 1537 | 468 | 569 | 1796 | 1622 | 1321 | 1776 | 492 | 1317 | 773 | 1085 | 1315 | 1425 | 1200 |
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The above surf forecast table for Saraceno provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saraceno can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saraceno 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 (Saraceno) 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 Saraceno 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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