Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 619 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s look at the horizon for the only spot we’ve got to work with.
Well, to be straight with you, the next 16 days here are looking pretty grim. There’s no real window of quality surf on offer. The raw energy is there at times, but the wind just won’t play ball.
We start off on Sunday, August 30th. The swell at Vagabundo is around 5 ft from the NNE with a short, weak 7-second period. The combined energy is moderate (296), but the cross-onshore wind from the NNE at 12 mph has the surface chopped up. The water is 76°, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s a write-off.
Monday, August 31st through Tuesday, September 1st are more of the same: cross-onshore winds, messy shape, and poor conditions. The swell stays between 3 ft and 5 ft, but it’s all short-period windswell.
Wednesday, September 2nd sees the strongest energy of the whole run, with combined energy hitting 639 in the morning. The swell bumps up to 7 ft from the NNE at 8 seconds. But it’s still blowing onshore at 16 mph. That’s a lot of power wasted. The wind goes cross-onshore in the afternoon, so the lineup is going to be a chaotic mess. This is a day for experienced surfers only if they’re desperate, but honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Through the rest of the first week and into the second, the pattern doesn’t change. The wind is almost always cross-onshore or onshore, coming from the N or NNE. The swell direction never shifts into that optimum NNW that Vagabundo wants. There is a tiny window on Sunday, September 13th morning where the wind drops to a light breeze and the swell is 5 ft at 8 seconds, but the cross-onshore component will still put a crinkle on it.
The energy drops right off into the final days. By Monday, September 14th, the combined energy is down to 87 and 102, which is weak. The swell is only 3 ft to 3 ft.
Honestly, there isn’t a single standout in this 16-day window. Everything is flagged as poor. For Vagabundo, this is a blank run. The forecasts can change, but right now there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | N 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 254 | 169 | 118 | 144 | 120 | 218 | 217 | 265 | 451 | 619 | 583 | 480 | 328 | 298 | 280 | 215 | 238 | 236 | 184 | 189 | 229 |
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 | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:28PM2.22m | 3:48AM2.05m | 4:01PM2.15m | 4:23AM2.00m | 4:38PM2.03m | 5:02AM1.90m | 5:21PM1.87m | 5:48AM1.77m | 6:16PM1.69m | 6:50AM1.64m | 7:34PM1.53m | 8:20AM1.57m | 9:21PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.05m | 9:47AM0.14m | 10:11PM0.11m | 10:23AM0.21m | 10:48PM0.22m | 11:05AM0.32m | 11:30PM0.37m | 11:55AM0.45m | 00:24AM0.53m | 1:06PM0.59m | 1:43AM0.68m | 2:52PM0.65m | 3:33AM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 12 | SW 12 | NW 9 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 31 | 169 | 88 | 47 | 120 | 41 | 30 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 37 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 41 | 60 | 57 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | S 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 12 | N 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | — | NW 15 | NW 8 | S 11 | N 14 | N 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 74 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | — | S 15 | NNW 10 | S 14 | SW 15 | N 9 | S 15 | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | SW 11 | N 14 | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | 5 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 5 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 5 | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 254 | 99 | 118 | 144 | 102 | 218 | 217 | 265 | 451 | 619 | 583 | 480 | 328 | 298 | 280 | 215 | 238 | 236 | 184 | 189 | 229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 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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