Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 511 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
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 outlook is a tough one. I’ve got a single spot on the radar, Vagabundo, and the whole 16-day window is a write-off for decent surf. Grab a coffee, because there’s not much to chase.
The water temperature right now is sitting at 74°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least the water feels normal. But that’s about the only thing that’s normal.
The forecast shows a lot of swell energy pushing in, but it’s all junk. We start off Wednesday, August 5th, with a 6ft NNE swell at a short 7 seconds, and it’s blown out by a cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph. The combined energy is weak (267). It’s a recurring theme all the way through. The swell builds through the first week, peaking around Saturday, August 15th, with a 7ft to 8ft NNE swell and strong wave energy (639-703), but the wind is howling cross-onshore at 16 mph. That’s just messy, choppy conditions. Not a single moment is clean.
The entire 16-day run is a blank. From Wednesday the 5th all the way through to Thursday, August 20th, every single session is rated as “poor surf conditions.” The swell period stays short, mostly between 6 and 8 seconds, so it’s weak, wind-affected, and offers no real shape. For a spot that’s supposed to be consistent, this is a rare, brutal stretch.
Even the tail end of the forecast, around August 18th and 19th, the swell drops and the period gets a little longer, but it’s still cross-onshore and small. By Thursday, August 20th, the swell energy drops to a measly 67, and the period is down to 4 seconds. That’s not even surf, that’s just bumpy water. If you’re looking for a paddle, save your energy. This setup at Vagabundo looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddler, with that consistent onshore wind and choppy surface.
Honestly, the best call is to not bother. These kinds of blank runs happen, but it’s a long one. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 251 | 284 | 323 | 352 | 331 | 392 | 353 | 336 | 419 | 462 | 480 | 486 | 387 | 363 | 327 | 297 | 279 | 271 | 230 | 195 | 181 |
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 | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 6:38PM1.76m | 7:17AM1.64m | 7:46PM1.63m | 8:34AM1.59m | 9:17PM1.57m | 10:04AM1.64m | 10:48PM1.62m | 11:21AM1.78m | 00:00AM1.75m | 12:23PM1.97m | 00:57AM1.90m | 1:13PM2.15m | 1:44AM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM0.49m | 00:54AM0.47m | 1:23PM0.59m | 2:04AM0.57m | 2:51PM0.63m | 3:34AM0.60m | 4:28PM0.56m | 5:00AM0.53m | 5:46PM0.39m | 6:05AM0.40m | 6:45PM0.21m | 6:58AM0.26m | 7:34PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NNW 14 |
| kJ | 10 | 10 | 21 | 50 | 68 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | N 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | NW 11 | S 11 | N 16 | N 14 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | SW 13 | NW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | NW 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 8 | — | — | — | W 12 | — | S 11 | — | — | W 7 | S 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 251 | 284 | 323 | 352 | 331 | 392 | 353 | 336 | 419 | 462 | 480 | 486 | 387 | 363 | 327 | 297 | 279 | 271 | 230 | 195 | 181 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 111 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 111 | 111 | 67 | 524 | 67 | 524 | 111 | 67 | 524 | 67 | 111 | 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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