Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, N swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. 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 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for getting a decent wave. We’ve got a whole lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind and messy, weak swell lined up. If you’re an absolute beginner and just want to get wet, maybe, but for the rest of us, this is a waiting game.
We’re looking at a gap that runs most of the way through August. The surf is just too poor and the winds are all over the shop. Nothing is coming together, so save your energy and your wax. The only spot with any sort of mention is Vagabond, but it’s all low-energy, short-period junk for most of this stretch. The swell energy is weak, sitting in that 100-250 range for ages, and when it does start to build, the wind is just going to ruin it. It’s not until the very end of the period, around the 1st of September, that we get a hint of something more interesting, but it’s still marginal.
Let’s break it down. Through the 17th to the 24th of August, the swell is tiny – around 3ft to 4ft – with short periods of 7 to 9 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy and messy. Not worth the paddle out.
Things start to pick up a bit from the 25th of August through to the 29th. We see the swell build from 6ft to 7ft, and the wave energy climbs into the moderate range, like 353 to 716. But the wind is still cross-onshore, coming at 12 to 19 mph. It’s going to be lumpy, and that size at a beach break with that kind of wind just isn't going to be any fun on a surfboard. This setup honestly looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for us.
Then we get to the 31st of August and the 1st of September. The swell is still 6ft to 7ft, but we finally see the winds ease off a little and swing more offshore on the morning of the 1st. The energy is strong, hitting 942 on Tuesday morning. The period is also up to 9-11 seconds, so there’s a bit more push behind it. It’s still flagged as marginal, so it’s not going to be perfect, but it's the closest thing to a real swell we’ve seen in this whole outlook. It’s still over 5ft, so it’s pushing out of beginner territory, but it’s not huge.
So, my honest take: there is nothing worth rushing out for in the next two weeks. The one to watch is the morning of Tuesday, September 1st at Vagabundo, but even that looks like a gamble. The long period from the NNE at 6ft-7ft might just have some shape to it, but I wouldn’t book the day off work for it just yet. Keep an eye on it, but for now, stay patient. This is one of those stretches where the ocean just isn't playing ball.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
178 | 207 | 193 | 190 | 136 | 161 | 201 | 165 | 163 | 167 | 201 | 224 | 246 | 248 | 206 | 130 | 110 | 231 | 139 | 96 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:59AM1.91m | 5:14PM1.95m | 5:35AM1.78m | 5:53PM1.75m | 6:16AM1.64m | 6:38PM1.54m | 7:08AM1.50m | 7:43PM1.38m | 8:27AM1.41m | 9:24PM1.31m | 10:09AM1.42m | 11:00PM1.36m | 11:24AM1.53m | 11:58PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:56AM0.29m | 11:22PM0.34m | 11:36AM0.44m | 11:59PM0.51m | 12:20PM0.60m | 00:42AM0.67m | 1:21PM0.74m | 1:47AM0.80m | 2:59PM0.82m | 3:32AM0.84m | 4:47PM0.77m | 5:03AM0.77m | 5:51PM0.65m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 9 |
178 | 207 | 193 | 190 | 136 | 3 | 201 | 165 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 44 | 59 | 49 | 61 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | S 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | NW 8 | N 8 | NNW 9 | S 13 | N 12 | W 8 | N 11 |
38 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 13 | WNW 8 | S 13 | NW 11 | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | W 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | W 9 | S 12 | — |
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 161 | — | — | 163 | 167 | 201 | 224 | 246 | 248 | 206 | 130 | 110 | 231 | 139 | 96 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 16 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 93 |
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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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