
Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, let me give it to you straight. After looking over the forecast for the next 16 days, I’ll tell you right now: it’s a pretty grim picture. There’s a whole lot of nothing on the menu and a whole lot of wind to go with it. There aren't any days that truly stand out as special; it's mostly about finding the least bad option.
The only day that even comes close to being worth a paddle-out is August 22nd, and I’ll get to that. But for everyone else, you might want to plan on doing something else with your time.
The start of the period, from the 8th through the 13th, is just awful. You've got surf heights around 5 to 6 feet, but the period is a weak 7 seconds and dropping to 6. This is all short-period windswell with no punch. The wind is up and mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is gonna be a mess. The wave energy is moderate, with readings between 184 and 299 – there’s just no juice to it.
We get a slight increase in energy on the morning of the 14th, hitting 379, and it climbs a bit into the morning of the 15th, touching 425 and 391. But again, the period remains a weak 7 seconds, and the wind is still cross-onshore. So even though there's a bit more water moving, it's still messy and unrideable. The waves are around 6 to 6 feet, but it's all chop.
From the 17th to the 21st, the surf backs off significantly. Swell heights drop to around 4 to 4 feet, and the period is still short, mostly 7 seconds. You'll get a few mornings with the wind more offshore, like the 17th and 19th, but the surf is so small and weak it's just not worth bothering with. It’s the kind of dribble you'd see and just look the other way.
Now for the 22nd, your one ‘maybe’ day. We're looking at waves around 4 to 5 feet, and the period finally kicks up to 9 seconds. That's a big improvement. The generated energy is the most we’ve seen all period, with readings of 331 and 376. It’s still not big, but it's the most push we’ve had. The downside: the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore, so it won't be smooth, but there's enough there to make it interesting. Bring your board, but expect some surface texture.
And to finish things off, the 23rd is a complete write-off. The wind ramps up to around 19 mph, a fresh breeze, and it’s cross-onshore, making it bumpy and lumpy. The swell drops off and the period goes back down to 8 seconds. Game over.
So, that's the long and short of it. A long, frustrating outlook. The only day that even gets close to being worth your time is the 22nd, and even then you're just making the best of a bad situation. The water is a normal 75° for this time of year, so you won’t be cold, just disappointed.
I will say this: this break is known for being reliable. A dry spell like this is a bit of an outlier. Keep watching the forecast, because things can change quickly. But for the next two weeks, manage your expectations, and maybe bring a book to the beach instead of a board.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
292 | 261 | 233 | 195 | 216 | 248 | 210 | 227 | 195 | 136 | 161 | 155 | 127 | 160 | 192 | 198 | 204 | 262 | 293 | 344 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:48PM1.62m | 11:21AM1.78m | 00:00AM1.75m | 12:23PM1.97m | 00:57AM1.90m | 1:13PM2.15m | 1:44AM2.01m | 1:59PM2.30m | 2:27AM2.09m | 2:41PM2.37m | 3:07AM2.11m | 3:21PM2.37m | 3:46AM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:28PM0.56m | 5:00AM0.53m | 5:46PM0.39m | 6:05AM0.40m | 6:45PM0.21m | 6:58AM0.26m | 7:34PM0.05m | 7:43AM0.14m | 8:18PM-0.05m | 8:24AM0.07m | 8:59PM-0.08m | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:37PM-0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NNW 10 |
7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 15 | 21 | 47 | 45 | 41 | 29 | 29 | 97 | 90 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WNW 10 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NW 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 39 | 10 | 21 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | — | N 13 | NW 7 | NW 11 | — | S 13 | N 14 | S 13 | NW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | N 15 | N 13 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | S 16 |
2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 21 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
292 | 261 | 233 | 195 | 216 | 248 | 210 | 227 | 195 | 136 | 161 | 155 | 127 | 160 | 192 | 198 | 204 | 262 | 293 | 344 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 67 | 524 | 192 | 40 | 524 | 516 | 111 | 111 | 67 | 40 | 111 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
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The above surf forecast table for Vagabundo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vagabundo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vagabundo 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 (Vagabundo) 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 Vagabundo 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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