Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 468 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a bit of a rough stretch for us at Vagabundo. The forecast is a solid 16-day run of what I'd call "poor surf conditions" that just doesn't let up. We're looking at a stretch where the waves are there, but the wind is a constant problem. The swell is mostly coming from the NNE, which is okay for the spot, but the wind is just never in the right spot.
Starting from Tuesday, July 28th, right through to the end of the first week of August, it's the same story. The swell sits around 4 ft to 6 ft, with a short period of 6 to 8 seconds, so it's a messy, weak windswell. The combined energy is moderate, bouncing between 138 and 316, so it's got a bit of push, but it's all cross-onshore or onshore wind. The wind is mostly from the NNE at 15-25 mph, making it choppy and just not worth the paddle. There's nothing clean here.
The water temperature is about 74°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's not going to help with the blown-out conditions.
Around the 4th and 5th of August, the swell starts to pick up a little, hitting 6 ft to 7 ft. The combined energy gets into the moderate-to-strong range, hitting 400 and 531. But it's still the same story: cross-onshore wind and poor conditions. The morning of the 5th has a "marginal" tag, but it's still a no-go in my book.
The second week, from the 7th to the 12th of August, the swell gets even bigger, pushing 8 ft to 8 ft. That's a serious amount of water for the area, but it's all short-period stuff (8 seconds) and the wind is still a nightmare. The energy is strong, hitting 737 and even 863 on the 11th, but it's all blown out. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, and the conditions are labelled "poor" every single time. It's a frustrating run.
There is no standout session here. The wind never lets up to give us a clean window. The waves are there, but the quality is just not there for a paddle. Right now, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a surfer on a stick.
This is a rough patch, but it tends not to stay poor for long, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 176 | 143 | 111 | 140 | 181 | 268 | 256 | 299 | 278 | 264 | 286 | 242 | 172 | 148 | 99 | 135 | 160 | 191 | 139 | 310 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:09AM1.80m | 2:22PM2.03m | 2:41AM1.86m | 2:54PM2.10m | 3:13AM1.90m | 3:25PM2.13m | 3:45AM1.91m | 3:57PM2.13m | 4:17AM1.91m | 4:30PM2.08m | 4:52AM1.87m | 5:05PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:03PM0.30m | 8:05AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.23m | 8:37AM0.25m | 9:07PM0.19m | 9:08AM0.22m | 9:39PM0.17m | 9:40AM0.22m | 10:10PM0.17m | 10:13AM0.25m | 10:43PM0.21m | 10:48AM0.31m | 11:19PM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 9 | NE 7 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 172 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 29 | 38 | 139 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 10 | N 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | S 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 31 | 29 | 44 | 15 | 18 | — | 21 | 12 | 27 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 9 | — | NW 12 | — | S 16 | S 15 | N 9 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 29 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 176 | 143 | 111 | 140 | 181 | 268 | 256 | 299 | 278 | 264 | 286 | 242 | — | 148 | 99 | 135 | 160 | 191 | 126 | 310 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 192 | 111 | 1410 | 67 | 111 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 31 | 67 | 40 | 93 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 69 |
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