Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.6°C
1.6° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with 985 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM. 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 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch. We’ve got one spot, Vagabundo, but the conditions are just not playing ball. You see a bit of swell rolling in, but the wind is a constant problem. It’s just cross-on and onshore for nearly the entire run, which is a real shame. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing wild there.

Starting out on Monday the 24th of August, we’ve got a 6 ft swell from the NNW, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s got some decent energy behind it, a moderate 887 energy. But the wind is a 12 mph cross-onshore from the NNE. That’s killing it – the wave comment says “poor surf conditions” and the score is a zero. This same story plays out into Tuesday the 25th with a 5 ft swell from the N, still onshore wind, still a zero. As we go through the rest of that first week into the weekend, we get some bigger days. Saturday the 29th of August, the swell picks up to 8 ft from the N with a 12-second period and energy spikes right up to 1463 – that’s a powerful swell. But again, the wind is 16 mph from the NNE, cross-onshore, and choppy. The wave comment is still “poor surf conditions”. It’s heartbreaking.

The next week isn’t any kinder. We’ve got swells hanging around the 7 ft to 10 ft mark from the 1st of September right through to the 8th, with a lot of those in the moderate to strong energy range. A 10 ft swell from the NNE on Wednesday the 2nd of September with fresh winds of 19 mph? That’s a washing machine. The setup here is a beach break, and with that kind of short-period, onshore wind and big, lumpy swell, honestly, it looks far more interesting for a kite surfer than someone with a paddle. The onshore wind does turn the swell into this messy, closed-out affair.

We do have a tiny glimpse of hope on Sunday the 6th of September – a “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions” call. The wind switches to an *onshore* state, but it’s a light breeze. The swell is 8 ft from the NNE with a 10-second period and 1264 energy. It’s the best-looking moment, but it’s only a 1 out of 10, and it’s at the very end of the period. For the rest of the run, it’s all zeros.

So, the honest truth is there are no standout days here. Not one. It’s just a long, drawn-out run of poor to marginal conditions. It’s a real bummer. When you get strong winds and onshore chop on a beach break, you’re fighting a losing battle. If it stays poor like this for long, the forecast can always shift, but right now, I’d say save your energy and wait for a better week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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NNW
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1.7
NNW
11
1.6
N
11
1.5
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10
1.3
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1.1
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2.2
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11
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1.4
NNW
10
1.5
N
10
1.2
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9
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
985
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595
443
326
202
157
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28
56
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245
286
551
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545
418
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240
212
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
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NE
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NNE
15
NNE
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High Tide
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
3:28PM2.22m
3:48AM2.05m
Low Tide
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
9:14AM0.11m
9:39PM0.05m
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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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