Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NNE swell with 455 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this stretch of the forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a 16-day window starting now, and I gotta tell you, there’s not a single good surf option on the table for Vagabundo. The whole period is a write-off in terms of quality.
From Sunday the 2nd of August all the way through to Monday the 17th of August, every single session is flagged as poor surf conditions. That’s a solid 16-day gap with no recommendations. The swell is coming in from the NNE pretty much non-stop, with heights ranging from 3 ft to 6 ft, and periods mostly short—between 6 and 9 seconds. That’s not groundswell, that’s windswell, and it’s messy.
The wind is the real killer here. It’s blowing onshore or cross-onshore from the NNE for the vast majority of the period, with speeds between 9 mph and 16 mph. Even when it drops to a light breeze, it’s still cross-onshore, keeping the surface choppy. The combined wave energy ranges from 123 to 462 (moderate), but with the wind and short period, that energy is just a messy, lumpy ocean.
The water temp is sitting at 73°F with a +0.7°F anomaly, so that’s about average for this time of year. But honestly, the water temp won’t matter when you’re getting blown off your board.
The only break in the area is Vagabundo, and it’s a consistent beginner spot that’s exposed to the swell. The optimum swell direction is from the NNW, but we’re getting NNE to NE all the way through. That’s a mismatch. With the consistent onshore wind and short-period, choppy conditions, this setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. There’s always a chance forecasts change, but as it stands, this is a blank run that’s pretty normal for the area when the wind doesn’t cooperate.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 90 | 121 | 83 | 186 | 170 | 165 | 178 | 175 | 175 | 286 | 227 | 244 | 306 | 282 | 358 | 349 | 365 | 424 | 455 | 249 | 370 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:30PM2.08m | 4:52AM1.87m | 5:05PM2.00m | 5:32AM1.81m | 5:46PM1.89m | 6:18AM1.73m | 6:38PM1.76m | 7:17AM1.64m | 7:46PM1.63m | 8:34AM1.59m | 9:17PM1.57m | 10:04AM1.64m | 10:48PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13AM0.25m | 10:43PM0.21m | 10:48AM0.31m | 11:19PM0.27m | 11:29AM0.39m | 00:01AM0.36m | 12:18PM0.49m | 00:54AM0.47m | 1:23PM0.59m | 2:04AM0.57m | 2:51PM0.63m | 3:34AM0.60m | 4:28PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 10 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 83 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 50 | 69 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 106 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | N 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 12 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | WNW 8 | S 12 |
| kJ | 15 | — | 30 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 11 | NW 9 | NW 11 | — | S 10 | S 12 | NW 11 | S 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 15 | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 22 | 5 | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 90 | 121 | 83 | 186 | 170 | 165 | 178 | 175 | 175 | 286 | 227 | 244 | 306 | 282 | 358 | 349 | 365 | 424 | 455 | 249 | 370 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 104 | 111 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 111 | 85 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 67 |
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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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