Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I’m not gonna lie to you – it’s a bit of a grim stretch for this spot. We’re looking at a long, long gap with pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. From now all the way through to Sunday the 23rd of August, it’s mostly blown out or just flat. The winds are a constant problem, mostly coming from the NNE, keeping things choppy and messy. Even when the swell tries to push up a little, the conditions just aren’t there.

Things get a little interesting on Sunday the 23rd, actually into the afternoon. We get a pulse of swell from the NNW, 4 ft, but with a solid 14-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, with combined energy hitting a moderate 677. It’s only marked as “marginal,” but the direction is finally right for this break, which is exposed to the NNW. The offshore wind from the N is light at 9 mph, so it’ll be clean. This is a beginner-friendly break, consistent, so it’s a chance for a long, shapey wave. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 76°, nothing too crazy.

The standout, if you can call it that, looks like Monday the 24th morning. We see the swell peak a bit, 6 ft from the NNW, period at 12 seconds, and the energy jumps right up to 931 – that’s some proper grunt. Wind is a light offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, so it should be glassy. The wave comment is still just “marginal,” but for this area, this is about as good as it gets in this forecast. This is a consistent beginner break, so it might be a little small for experts, but for most, it’s a good window. The long period (12 seconds) means more energy and longer lulls between sets, which makes paddling out easier. It might break a bit straight on the beach, but the offshore wind should line it up.

After that, it just goes downhill again. The rest of the following week and into the second week sees the swell stay small to moderate, but the winds stay onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surface messy. That 8 ft pulse around Friday the 28th of August has some serious energy (1084+), but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy at 19 mph. That’s not a paddler’s wave – that’s more for the kite crew.

So, to sum it up: the best bet is to aim for the window between Sunday afternoon the 23rd and Monday morning the 24th. After that, it’s a long wait with nothing good until we’re well into September, with small, choppy leftovers. Not much to get excited about, but that’s how it goes sometimes. Forecasts change, but right now, it’s a cold run.

Rusty

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