Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 325 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, let’s call it like it is. The surf scene for the next two weeks is looking grim. It’s a whole lot of nothing, and the one spot that could fire is getting hammered by bad wind.
The main event, Vagabundo, is an exposed, consistent break, but right now it’s just a mess. The wind is cross-onshore from the northeast, blowing at 20-25 km/h, turning the ocean into a washing machine. We’ve got some chest to head-high swell, pushing 1.4m to 1.7m from the NNE, but it’s short-period, 6-7 seconds, so there’s no power or shape to it. The energy is moderate, with readings in the 200s and 300s, but it’s all for nothing with that chop. It's just poor surf day after poor surf day.
Water temp is about normal for this time of year, nothing weird there. The whole first week is a total loss. Don't even bother waxing up.
As we roll into the second week, the wind backs off a bit, but the swell does a disappearing act. We're looking at smaller waves, dropping from 1.2m down to a measly 0.5m by the end. The period does get a little better, around 8-10 seconds, but it's too little, too late. The energy readings are weak, all in the 100s and low 200s. It's just a slow grind of poor conditions.
This is a long, flat stretch with no real hope of a decent wave. The only notable thing is a slight bump in period around the 26th and 27th, but with waves that small, it doesn't matter. It's a total blank. This is one of those times where the ocean just shuts down. For kite surfing, maybe, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 164 | 145 | 197 | 241 | 237 | 285 | 301 | 279 | 249 | 242 | 214 | 154 | 238 | 221 | 289 | 325 | 281 | 240 | 199 | 157 | 146 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:41PM2.37m | 3:07AM2.11m | 3:21PM2.37m | 3:46AM2.08m | 3:59PM2.29m | 4:22AM2.01m | 4:36PM2.14m | 4:59AM1.91m | 5:14PM1.95m | 5:35AM1.78m | 5:53PM1.75m | 6:16AM1.64m | 6:38PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24AM0.07m | 8:59PM-0.08m | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:37PM-0.05m | 9:42AM0.08m | 10:13PM0.04m | 10:19AM0.17m | 10:48PM0.18m | 10:56AM0.29m | 11:22PM0.34m | 11:36AM0.44m | 11:59PM0.51m | 12:20PM0.60m | 00:42AM0.67m | |||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 41 | 41 | 29 | 97 | 85 | 74 | 55 | 59 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 80 | 238 | 221 | 289 | 325 | 281 | 240 | 199 | 157 | 146 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | S 14 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 23 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 68 | 44 | 45 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | N 13 | NNW 11 | N 11 | S 18 | S 16 | — | S 15 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | SW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 164 | 145 | 197 | 241 | 237 | 285 | 301 | 279 | 249 | 242 | 214 | 154 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 111 | 67 | 121 | 111 | 524 | 111 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 31 | 40 | 40 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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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).
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