Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.5°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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, N swell with 566 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. 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 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee and listen up, this is Rusty.

Alright folks, let's be straight with you. This forecast covers the next 16 days for Vagabundo, and honestly, it’s a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with no real standout sessions to get excited about. The wind is just not playing ball, staying mostly cross-on, and the swell is coming in from the north, which is okay but not the optimum direction for this spot. The water temperature is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 76°, but that’s small comfort.

We kick off on Tuesday, the 25th of August with a moderate 5ft swell from the north, with a period of 10 seconds and a combined energy of 454. The wind is a cross-on breeze though, and the forecast says poor surf conditions. That sets the tone for the next few days. Wednesday the 26th sees a drop in swell to 3ft, and the wind is still cross-on. The energy is weak at 168. Thursday the 27th is a write-off for surf with weak swell and poor conditions.

Through the end of August and into the start of September, the swell bumps up a bit, but it’s always accompanied by that messy cross-on or onshore wind. We see a 6ft swell on Friday the 28th with a period of only 6 seconds and choppy conditions. The energy climbs to 275, but it’s not doing us any favours with that short period. The first week of September is more of the same, with swell heights between 5ft and 7ft, but the wind stays persistent and onshore, keeping the surface choppy and unpleasant. The energy does get up to 597 on the 4th of September, but without clean wind, it’s just a waste of potential. There is a long period groundswell arriving on Monday the 7th of September, with a period of 14 seconds from the NNW, but it’s still accompanied by a moderate cross-on breeze. The swell is small at 3ft, so the juice isn’t really worth the squeeze.

The 16-day window ends with a few days of smaller, cleaner-looking swell, but the wind remains a problem. The 8th of September has a 3ft swell from the NNW with a period of 12 seconds, but it’s onshore wind. The 9th of September is the same story.

Overall, there is no good surf on offer in this entire 16-day window. The setup is consistently compromised by onshore and cross-onshore winds, and the swell direction is not ideal. It’s a quiet period, and for a spot like this, that’s not unusual. Keep your eyes on the forecast, because it tends not to stay this poor for long, but for now, don’t bother paddling out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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N
10
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1
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9
0.9
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8
0.7
N
8
0.5
N
8
1.2
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5
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NNE
6
1.7
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6
1.9
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7
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10
1.4
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10
1.2
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10
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9
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7
1.1
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7
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7
1.3
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7
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
202
153
111
63
28
70
145
220
326
566
521
418
288
240
125
132
102
154
186
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
25
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High Tide
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
4:01PM2.15m
Low Tide
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
9:47AM0.14m
10:11PM0.11m
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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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