Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM. 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty checking in with a look at what's coming up for Vagabundo.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – for the next two weeks, it’s a proper grind. The forecast is showing a long, bleak stretch where we just can't get a clean combination of swell and wind. From Friday the 17th right through to the end of the month, the wind is locked in from the north or north-northeast, and it’s mostly cross-onshore or directly onshore. The swell direction is off too – coming from the NE and NNE, which is not the optimum NNW direction that this spot really wants. The wave energy is moderate at best, climbing into the 400s and 500s, but it’s all messy and blown out. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, at about 74°.
There is a brief window on the 28th of July, the Tuesday morning. The models are hinting at a big pulse of 10 ft swell from the NNE with a 10-second period, and the wind looks manageable. But honestly, that size is way too big for a beginner spot like this, and it’s right on the verge of being only for experts. The combined energy hits a massive 1749, which is strong, but the forecast itself says it’s too big for this break. So we’re going to pass on that.
The real standout, the only true glimmer of hope, comes all the way out on Saturday, August 1st. It’s a long way off, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it’s the best we’ve got. In the morning, we’re looking at a tiny 2 ft swell from the NNW – that’s the right direction – with a 10-second period. The real kicker is the wind: a glassy, light SSE breeze at 3 mph. That’s a major positive for clean surf. The wave energy is weak (147), but for a little log or a fun cruiser, it could be a proper morning session. By the afternoon, the wind swings to a light WSW cross-offshore at 6 mph, and the swell jumps a bit to 4 ft from the NE. It’s still small, but it’ll be clean. That Saturday morning is the pick of the entire 16-day window.
So, to sum it up: we’ve got a 14-day gap of poor onshore slop, then a promising but small window of glassy conditions on the 1st of August. It’s a waiting game.
Stay patient,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 153 | 173 | 183 | 175 | 243 | 286 | 294 | 352 | 418 | 468 | 447 | 435 | 397 | 444 | 440 | 440 | 495 | 481 | 462 | 474 |
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 | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:27PM2.28m | 4:57AM1.92m | 5:11PM2.16m | 5:40AM1.82m | 5:55PM1.99m | 6:26AM1.71m | 6:42PM1.80m | 7:16AM1.61m | 7:36PM1.62m | 8:15AM1.53m | 8:42PM1.49m | 9:26AM1.49m | 10:02PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07AM0.15m | 10:47PM0.07m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:30PM0.20m | 11:34AM0.35m | 00:14AM0.34m | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:59AM0.49m | 1:15PM0.62m | 1:52AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.72m | 2:58AM0.71m | 3:46PM0.75m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | NW 8 | W 13 | NW 12 | N 9 | N 8 | — | S 13 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 13 | — | S 10 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 127 | 153 | 173 | 183 | 175 | 243 | 286 | 294 | 352 | 418 | 468 | 447 | 435 | 397 | 444 | 440 | 440 | 495 | 481 | 462 | 474 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 621 | 44 | 67 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 111 | 104 | 44 | 111 | 67 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 67 | 111 | 40 | 67 |
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