Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNE swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) 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 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Howdy, Rusty here again. Lookin’ at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta tell ya, it’s a tough go. There’s no proper standout session to get fired up about. The whole run is plagued by poor surf conditions – messy winds and swell that just doesn’t come together. Water temp’s sittin’ around 72°F with an anomaly of +0.9°F, so pretty average for the time of year.
The first recommendation pops up on Monday, 21 July. That’s a gap of about a week and a half from now with nothin’ worth paddlin’ out for. From the 7th right through to the 20th, it’s all "poor surf conditions" – cross-onshore winds, choppy faces, and no real quality. The combined wave energy stays weak to moderate, rarely breakin’ into three digits (64 on the mornin’ of the 7th, only poppin’ above 100 into the second week).
Your best bet, if you’re desperate, is Vagabundo – it’s a consistent, beginner-friendly break, exposed to that N-NNW swell. On Tuesday morning, 22 July, the swell bumps up to 8 ft from the NNE, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a solid, moderate energy level (717) but with an onshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph, it’s still gonna be a bit bumpy. The wave comment calls it "marginal surf forecast" – not great, but it’s the best of a bad bunch. Crowds are just "sometimes", so you might have some space.
The swell hits a peak on Monday morning, 21 July with 7 ft from the NNE and 8-second period, energy of 621, but again, onshore winds and poor conditions. For the more experienced crew, on Wednesday afternoon, 22 July, it nudges up to 8 ft – that’s expert territory, with the same onshore wind and only a score of 1. The energy is strong (924), but the setup’s messy.
Honestly, this is a period where the conditions are consistently against us. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is short-period (mostly 4 to 8 seconds), and even when the height gets up, the quality sinks. It’s one of those blank runs that’s more normal for this area when the wind doesn’t play ball. If it stays poor, the setup here might actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNW 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 |
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 kJ | 27 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 41 | 62 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 67 | 64 | 42 | 26 | 27 | 68 | 100 | 62 | 36 | 35 | 90 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.77m | 7:58AM1.62m | 8:19PM1.71m | 9:08AM1.64m | 9:34PM1.69m | 10:21AM1.70m | 10:51PM1.73m | 11:28AM1.82m | 00:00AM1.83m | 12:28PM1.97m | 00:59AM1.93m | 1:21PM2.12m | 1:53AM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.56m | 1:37AM0.47m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:43AM0.49m | 3:15PM0.59m | 3:56AM0.47m | 4:34PM0.51m | 5:06AM0.41m | 5:44PM0.37m | 6:09AM0.32m | 6:45PM0.21m | 7:04AM0.23m | 7:40PM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 68 | 100 | 62 | 36 | 32 | 90 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | N 8 | NW 10 | W 7 | S 16 | W 6 | W 6 | S 15 | N 14 | N 12 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NW 8 | NW 4 | N 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 36 | 32 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 8 | NW 11 | N 8 | W 7 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | S 12 | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 12 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 27 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 17 | 41 | 62 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 67 | 64 | 42 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 54 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1321 | 1321 | 627 | 111 | 111 | 535 | 111 | 111 | 104 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
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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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