A SAW device includes an IDT which is provided on the principal surface of a quartz crystal substrate having Euler angles (−1.5°≦φ≦1.5°, 117°≦θ≦142°, |ψ|≠90°×n (where n=0, 1, 2, 3)) and excites a Rayleigh wave (wavelength: λ) in a stopband upper end mode. Inter-electrode-finger grooves are recessed between electrode fingers of the IDT. An IDT line occupancy η and an inter-electrode-finger groove depth G satisfy a predetermined relationship in terms of the wavelength λ, such that the SAW device has a frequency-temperature characteristic of a cubic curve having an inflection point between a maximum value and a minimum value in an operation temperature range. The inflection point is adjustable to a desired temperature or a desired temperature range depending on the IDT line occupancy η within an operation temperature range.