Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. It's a grim outlook for the region, I gotta say. We're looking at a solid run of poor surf that stretches all the way through the first week and into the second. The whole 16-day window is basically a write-off for quality waves, with the only real highlight being a very marginal chance late in the game.
The pattern is pretty simple: constant cross-onshore and onshore winds from the NNE and NE, with gusts up to 15 mph, just chopping up everything. The swell energy is mostly in the moderate range, with values like 193 to 744 (moderate wave energy), but it's all wind-swell junk with a short period of 5 to 8 seconds, meaning no shape or power. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The only spot showing any pulse at all is Vagabundo. It's a consistent beginner break, exposed to the open ocean, but it's been getting hammered. For the first week, from Thursday the 27th of August right through to the morning of Friday the 4th of September, it's all marked as "poor surf conditions" with scores of zero. The wind is constantly cross-on or onshore, and the swell is tiny and weak at around 3 to 6ft.
Now, there is a tiny glimmer. On the morning of Friday the 4th of September, we get a "marginal surf forecast" with a score of 1 out of 10. The wind finally swings around to a light NNW breeze at 6 mph, putting it onshore. The swell is a measly 4ft from the NNE at 8 seconds, with weak energy (214). This is the only standout in the entire run, but it's not something to get excited about. It's marginal, and the conditions are still questionable with those tide issues. The rest of the second week, from the 5th of September onward, slides right back into "poor surf conditions" with onshore winds and junky swell.
So there you have it. A long, blank run. For an area with a consistent spot like Vagabundo, this is a real bummer. Given the combo of significant swell, strong onshore wind, and a beach setup, this whole period actually looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer looking for a clean wave. Don't hold your breath.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 96 | 64 | 151 | 190 | 286 | 532 | 541 | 452 | 394 | 207 | 207 | 154 | 108 | 176 | 171 | 198 | 265 | 312 | 353 | 327 | 288 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:55PM2.11m | 2:14AM1.97m | 2:25PM2.19m | 2:45AM2.03m | 2:56PM2.23m | 3:16AM2.06m | 3:28PM2.22m | 3:48AM2.05m | 4:01PM2.15m | 4:23AM2.00m | 4:38PM2.03m | 5:02AM1.90m | 5:21PM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41AM0.26m | 8:08PM0.14m | 8:11AM0.17m | 8:38PM0.07m | 8:42AM0.12m | 9:08PM0.04m | 9:14AM0.11m | 9:39PM0.05m | 9:47AM0.14m | 10:11PM0.11m | 10:23AM0.21m | 10:48PM0.22m | 11:05AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.37m | |||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 10 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 15 | N 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 18 | 20 | 3 | 53 | 146 | 541 | 452 | 394 | 207 | 207 | 154 | 108 | 57 | 45 | 61 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 9 | — | — | N 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 19 | S 18 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | S 14 | NNW 10 | SW 16 | N 12 | S 14 | N 11 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 35 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | S 19 | S 8 | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 | N 11 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | — | — | S 14 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 48 | — | — | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 96 | 64 | 151 | 190 | 286 | 532 | 203 | 165 | 156 | 135 | 131 | 112 | 106 | 176 | 171 | 198 | 265 | 312 | 353 | 327 | 288 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 524 | 121 | 111 | 517 | 121 | 111 | 111 | 40 | 111 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 40 |
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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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