Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for surf. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a lot of small, weak energy and persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds that are just going to ruin any chance of clean waves. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit if you’re just floating around.

The first real glimmer of something happens way down the track, on the 25th of August. Tuesday morning at Vagabundo, we see a jump in energy – the combined swell energy hits 652 (moderate) – with a 4 ft swell from the north. The period is a tasty 11 seconds, which is proper groundswell. It’s still cross-onshore with a gentle breeze, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but it’s the best we’ll see. The afternoon picks up to 7 ft from the north-northeast, with the energy climbing to 867 (still moderate). That’s a solid size, but it’s getting towards the top end for beginners. The wind stays cross-onshore, but it’s still gentle, so it might be rideable if you’re keen.

The 26th of August, Wednesday morning, is another look. We’ve got 7 ft from the north-northeast with a period of 8 seconds, and energy at 631. The wind is light cross-onshore, which is better than most of what we’ve seen, but it’s still not clean. That’s a powerful swell, but the short period means it’ll be a bit close and dumpy. For experts only at that size.

After that, it’s back to the same old story – dirty, onshore winds and mediocre swell through the end of the month and into the 31st. Nothing worth writing home about. The swell direction is mostly north-northeast, which is a fair match for the spot’s optimum from the north-northwest, but the wind is just killing it.

Honestly, there’s no standout session here. If you’re desperate, the 25th and 26th of August are your best bets, but keep your expectations low. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s pretty normal. Could be interesting for kite surfing with the consistent wind, but for paddle surfing, it’s a tough beat.

Rusty.

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