Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNE swell with 800 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The surf forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 11s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, mate, honest truth: the 16-day window is looking pretty bleak for any proper surfing. We’ve got a lot of wind and not much quality on offer at the only spot in the mix, Vagabundo. There’s a real dry spell coming, so don’t get your hopes up too high.
We start off this Saturday, the 12th, with a solid 6ft – 6ft swell from the NNE, but it's accompanied by a brisk onshore wind from the north at 12-16 mph. The wave energy is moderate (471-435), but those conditions are just messy. This continues right through Sunday the 13th with similar onshore flow and 5ft surf. Not worth paddling out.
Monday the 14th is the only real bright spot in the whole outlook. The morning sees the wind drop to a glassy 3 mph from the ENE. The swell drops a bit to 4ft from the NNE, but those clean, glassy conditions make it the standout. The energy is moderate (253) and you’ll get clean little peaks. This is your window if you're a beginner or just want a fun, easy session without getting worked. Be aware, crowds are sometimes a thing here.
From Monday afternoon onward, it's a grim picture. Tuesday the 15th the swell drops to 2ft, wind comes back onshore. Wednesday the 16th is even worse with a short, weak 3ft – 4ft swell (period of just 4-5 seconds and energy of 82-128) and cross-onshore winds making it choppy. The following weekend, the 17th and 18th, sees the swell build back to 6ft – 7ft with a fresh onshore breeze of 16-19 mph. The energy climbs into the strong range (up to 905), but the wind just destroys any chance of a good wave. The whole second week, from the 19th of September onwards, is a slow fade into smaller and smaller surf with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The 21st of September Monday morning offers a brief return to glassy conditions (3ft, energy 211) but the swell is small and weak.
After that, the 22nd brings longer period swell from the NNW (14-15 seconds) but it’s accompanied by cross-onshore winds. The 25th to the 27th drops to tiny 1ft – 2ft surf. There’s a gap of several days with nothing truly rideable.
So, to sum it up: your one and only call is Monday morning, the 14th of September at Vagabundo. It’s the only time the wind goes glassy, and with a small 4ft NNE swell, and moderate energy (253), it’ll be clean and fun for a beginner or a longboarder. For the rest... leave the board at home.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | NW 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 385 | 355 | 346 | 308 | 287 | 253 | 147 | 127 | 117 | 78 | 73 | 53 | 26 | 69 | 222 | 373 | 515 | 603 | 800 | 710 | 552 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:53PM2.31m | 3:14AM2.13m | 3:28PM2.21m | 3:46AM2.06m | 4:02PM2.06m | 4:18AM1.96m | 4:35PM1.88m | 4:51AM1.82m | 5:10PM1.68m | 5:27AM1.67m | 5:51PM1.50m | 6:13AM1.52m | 6:52PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:39AM0.03m | 9:05PM-0.02m | 9:14AM0.06m | 9:36PM0.07m | 9:47AM0.14m | 10:06PM0.20m | 10:21AM0.26m | 10:36PM0.36m | 10:57AM0.41m | 11:08PM0.52m | 11:37AM0.58m | 11:47PM0.68m | 12:32PM0.74m | 00:47AM0.83m | |||||||
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 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNE 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | 76 | 71 | 33 | 18 | 287 | 253 | 147 | 127 | 60 | 49 | 50 | 53 | 20 | 40 | 35 | 24 | 38 | 87 | 105 | 710 | 552 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 10 | S 14 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 70 | 98 | 117 | 117 | 78 | 73 | 38 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 26 | 25 | 4 | — | 101 | 86 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 9 | N 17 | NNW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 13 | WNW 9 | N 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 12 | NW 13 | N 14 | N 15 | S 10 | S 10 | — | N 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 385 | 355 | 346 | 308 | — | — | — | — | 55 | 51 | 39 | 39 | 26 | 69 | 222 | 373 | 515 | 603 | 800 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 111 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 39 | 40 | 111 | 44 | 44 | 111 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 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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