Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, N swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
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 is looking pretty grim for a paddle. The whole 16-day window offers nothing that’s actually surfable for a traditional surfer. We’re talking a full 16 days with no recommendation to get wet. That’s a long, blank run.
The only break on the radar is Vagabundo. It’s a consistent, exposed spot that’s usually good for beginners, but the conditions just aren't cooperating. The first few days are a write-off. On Tuesday, August 11th, we’ve got a weak 4 ft swell from the NNE with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 145 (weak). The wind is howling from the NNE at 12 mph, ruining any chance of a clean face. The water is 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
This ugly pattern doesn’t let up. The swell stays small to moderate, maxing out around 6 ft to 6 ft on the weekend of August 14th-15th, but it’s still that short-period, wind-affected junk. The wind is consistently cross-onshore or onshore, turning the ocean into a choppy mess. The energy climbs a bit—hitting 455 (moderate) on Saturday morning, August 15th—but with the wind state, it’s just a washing machine. This setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The wind does ease up a little into the second week, turning more "on" and offshore, but the swell drops off and the period remains short. The “poor surf conditions” comment is the story from start to finish. There’s nothing here for us, folks. The forecasts can change, but as it stands, save your energy and don’t bother. This is a normal, quiet spell for the area.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 107 | 85 | 103 | 123 | 107 | 145 | 185 | 170 | 203 | 277 | 293 | 344 | 417 | 294 | 302 | 270 | 147 | 162 | 238 | 333 | 489 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:13PM2.15m | 1:44AM2.01m | 1:59PM2.30m | 2:27AM2.09m | 2:41PM2.37m | 3:07AM2.11m | 3:21PM2.37m | 3:46AM2.08m | 3:59PM2.29m | 4:22AM2.01m | 4:36PM2.14m | 4:59AM1.91m | 5:14PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM0.05m | 7:43AM0.14m | 8:18PM-0.05m | 8:24AM0.07m | 8:59PM-0.08m | 9:04AM0.04m | 9:37PM-0.05m | 9:42AM0.08m | 10:13PM0.04m | 10:19AM0.17m | 10:48PM0.18m | 10:56AM0.29m | 11:22PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NE 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | N 10 |
| kJ | 34 | 33 | 15 | 21 | 48 | 44 | 41 | 41 | 29 | 48 | 85 | 73 | 58 | 63 | 34 | 58 | 147 | 80 | 37 | 17 | 489 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | S 14 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 11 | 15 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 71 | 52 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | N 14 | S 13 | WNW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 13 | NNW 12 | N 12 | S 18 | S 16 | — | S 15 | NW 8 | SW 14 | S 16 | S 16 | W 9 | SW 10 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | — |
| kJ | 107 | 85 | 103 | 123 | 107 | 145 | 185 | 170 | 203 | 277 | 293 | 344 | 417 | 294 | 302 | 270 | 108 | 162 | 238 | 333 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 524 | 121 | 111 | 121 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 67 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 110 | 67 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 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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