Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.4°C
1.5° 

Vagabundo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vagabundo surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,174 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, this is Rusty checking in with a look at the surf ahead. We’re taking a look at one spot, and full disclosure from the jump—it’s gonna be a long, quiet stretch.

Looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a tough one. Conditions are pretty much always poor, with a lot of wind and marginal quality. The water temperature is sitting at 76°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s comfortable, but that’s where the good news ends.

We’ve got a gap of no real surf right from the start. The first chance at anything is Sunday morning, August 23rd, but it’s a poor outlook. The swell is coming from the north at 3ft, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is weak at 267. The wind is light from the NNE, but it’s straight onshore, so it’s not going to be clean. The spot is a beginner-friendly, consistent beach break, but with the conditions locked in like this, it’s a no-go.

Sunday afternoon sees a slight bump: 4ft from the NNW with a 14-second period, which gives a groundswell feel, and the combined energy jumps to 660 (moderate). The wind turns offshore from the north, but the guidance still calls it marginal. The swell direction is right for the spot (NNW) but it’s not enough to fix the overall quality.

From Monday 24th through to the end of the period, it’s a relentless grind. Paddling out just isn’t going to be worth it. The swell sticks between 2ft and 7ft, but the wind is almost always a moderate to fresh breeze from the NNE or NE, cross-onshore and choppy. The periods are short, mostly 6 to 8 seconds, which means weak, messy energy. The combined energy stays in the moderate range (100-887) with a couple of dips into weak territory. The only real hill of energy is on August 29th, with a 6ft, 11-second swell from the NNW hitting 1093 combined energy (strong) on the Saturday morning, but even then, the wind is cross-onshore at 15 mph, and the forecast is still “poor.”

The best of a bad bunch, if you’re desperate, would be that Sunday afternoon window on the 23rd. The offshore wind and the hint of a longer period groundswell makes it the only remotely interesting moment. But I wouldn’t plan a trip around it.

For the second week, from September 1st onwards, the swell is small and the wind stays onshore. It’s a consistent pattern of poor surf conditions. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the honest truth is, there’s no standout session here. The wind and the quality just aren’t cooperating. A blank run like this happens sometimes, and forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be finding something else to do.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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N
10
1.1
NNW
14
1.9
NNW
13
1.8
NNW
12
1.7
NNW
11
1.5
N
11
1.4
N
10
1.2
N
10
1.2
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9
1
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9
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8
0.7
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8
0.5
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8
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NNE
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1.6
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
6
2
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
7
1.7
NNW
11
1.6
N
11
1.5
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11
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Energy kJ
184
536
1174
887
750
535
392
273
239
153
90
63
28
40
176
271
378
581
698
617
516
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
10
N
10
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
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High Tide
11:24AM1.53m
11:58PM1.49m
12:14PM1.69m
00:39AM1.62m
12:51PM1.84m
1:13AM1.75m
1:24PM1.99m
1:44AM1.87m
1:55PM2.11m
2:14AM1.97m
2:25PM2.19m
2:45AM2.03m
2:56PM2.23m
3:16AM2.06m
Low Tide
5:51PM0.65m
5:57AM0.64m
6:33PM0.51m
6:37AM0.50m
7:07PM0.37m
7:10AM0.37m
7:39PM0.25m
7:41AM0.26m
8:08PM0.14m
8:11AM0.17m
8:38PM0.07m
8:42AM0.12m
9:08PM0.04m
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7:35
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7:39
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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20
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Information about the Vagabundo Surf forecast

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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