Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.3°C
1.1° 

Vagabundo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vagabundo surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 375 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM. 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 16s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 9th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way. I’m Rusty, and I’m calling it straight.

First off, I gotta be honest with you – the next couple of weeks look pretty grim for a proper paddle session. The only break on the cards is Vagabundo, and it’s a consistent beginner-friendly spot that’s exposed to the swell. But the problem is, the wind is a real bastard for almost the entire run. We’ve got onshore and cross-onshore winds from the NNE and NE blowing 12 to 16 mph for days on end, which is just gonna wreck any chance of clean waves. The water temp is sitting at 75.7°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

We’re starting off Saturday the 5th of September with a weak 3.9 ft swell from the NNE, a short period of 5 seconds, and combined energy of only 116. That’s barely a ripple, and with the wind howling straight on, it’s a flat, choppy mess. Sunday the 6th sees the swell bump up a bit to 5.6 ft, but the period is still a short 6 seconds, and the energy gets a bit more moderate at 254, but that onshore wind at 16 mph means it’s gonna be a washing machine out there.

This pattern just keeps grinding on. Monday and Tuesday have 5.2 ft to 5.9 ft swell, still short period (7 seconds), and moderate energy up to 438, but the wind stays stubbornly cross-onshore. Every day is labelled as “poor surf conditions” – no standouts, no clean windows.

There is one tiny glimmer. Wednesday the 16th of September morning shows a small 2.3 ft swell from the NW with a very long period of 14 seconds, and energy jumps to 329. It’s only rated as marginal, and the wind is a light cross-onshore breeze from the NE at 6 mph. That long period might make it a bit too straight for a beach break, but if you’re keen and the wind drops off, it could offer a few longer, lined-up waves. Still, don’t get your hopes up.

Then it gets a bit heavier. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th of September see a solid 6.9 ft to 7.2 ft swell from the N and NNE, with moderate to strong energy (789 to 857), and a period of 8 to 9 seconds. The wind is onshore at 12 mph, so it’s gonna be big, powerful, and messy. At over 6.5 ft, this is only for experts, and with that wind, it’s going to be a battle. Saturday the 19th drops back to 4.9 ft, and the rest of the run fades away into weak, small surf.

Honestly, there is nothing here that I’d call a standout. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for clean, fun waves. If you’re a beginner, the swell stays manageable in size for most of it, but the wind will make it a frustrating, choppy slog. The only day that even gets a “marginal” nod is that Wednesday the 16th, and even that’s a gamble. If you’ve got a kite, this setup might look more interesting than paddling. But for a surf? I’d leave the board in the car and check the forecast again in a few days.

Stay patient, mates.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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1.2
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1.4
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1.7
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8
1.7
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7
1.5
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7
1.5
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7
1.7
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7
1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
81
94
139
226
207
218
232
212
278
252
259
300
375
331
353
302
237
186
257
237
294
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
25
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25
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20
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25
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High Tide
9:21PM1.48m
10:01AM1.63m
10:55PM1.58m
11:18AM1.81m
11:58PM1.75m
12:14PM2.01m
00:47AM1.91m
12:59PM2.18m
1:28AM2.04m
1:40PM2.30m
2:06AM2.12m
2:18PM2.34m
2:41AM2.15m
Low Tide
2:52PM0.65m
3:33AM0.70m
4:37PM0.54m
5:00AM0.58m
5:47PM0.36m
6:00AM0.41m
6:37PM0.18m
6:46AM0.26m
7:20PM0.04m
7:26AM0.13m
7:57PM-0.05m
8:04AM0.06m
8:32PM-0.06m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Vagabundo Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Vagabundo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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