
Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, NNE swell with 245 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little corner of the coast. I’ll be straight with you – this one is a real test of patience. We’ve got a long, dry spell ahead before anything remotely worth paddling out for shows up.
The immediate outlook for Vagabundo is a total write-off. We’re looking at a whole lot of nothing for the first several days. The water temp is sitting at 72°, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s where the good news ends. The swell is tiny, and when it does show a pulse of energy, the wind is blowing straight onshore, messing up any chance of a clean face. It’s a frustrating start, and honestly, you’re better off leaving the board in the car.
We’ll see a slight bump in the energy around the 12th of July, with the combined swell energy hitting 133 (moderate), but it’s all cross-onshore and choppy. It’s still poor surf conditions. This pattern of onshore or cross-onshore winds and poor quality hangs around for days. It’s not until the 16th of July that the swell size starts to push up, but we’re still dealing with that dreaded onshore wind.
The best window we get is from the 16th of July through the 19th of July. The swell is pumping up, reaching 7 ft on the 17th and 18th, with a combined energy reading over 600 (strong to very strong). The direction is from the NNE, which is good for Vagabundo. But... the wind is a solid 16 mph from the N or NNE, blowing straight onshore. This is going to be a messy, blown-out mess. For a beginner spot like this, anything over 5 ft is already a handful, and at 7 ft with onshore wind, it’s a full-on washing machine. That’s expert-only territory, and even then, it won’t be pretty. The period is short, around 8 seconds, so it’s a windswell, not a clean groundswell.
Honestly, for the whole 16-day run, there is no standout. There is no session where the wind and swell align to give us anything clean. The best you could hope for is a quick, ugly session on the 21st of July when the wind drops to 9 mph and the swell is a weak 3 ft, but even then it’s onshore.
This is a tough one to write. The forecast shows a lot of energy, but it’s all wasted by the wind. For a beach setup like this, it’s looking more like a kite surfer’s paradise than a paddler’s dream. The blank run we’re staring at is pretty normal for this area when the winds don’t cooperate. Keep your eye on the charts, but for now, I’d find something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 5 |
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26 | 43 | 64 | 62 | 74 | 69 | 48 | 42 | 18 | 15 | 27 | 126 | 223 | 216 | 133 | 124 | 82 | 75 | 58 | 53 | 72 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:19PM1.71m | 9:08AM1.64m | 9:34PM1.69m | 10:21AM1.70m | 10:51PM1.73m | 11:28AM1.82m | 00:00AM1.83m | 12:28PM1.97m | 00:59AM1.93m | 1:21PM2.12m | 1:53AM2.01m | 2:11PM2.24m | 2:42AM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM0.49m | 3:15PM0.59m | 3:56AM0.47m | 4:34PM0.51m | 5:06AM0.41m | 5:44PM0.37m | 6:09AM0.32m | 6:45PM0.21m | 7:04AM0.23m | 7:40PM0.08m | 7:54AM0.15m | 8:30PM-0.02m | 8:40AM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | |
— | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 |
4 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 126 | 223 | 216 | 133 | 124 | 82 | 75 | 58 | 53 | 48 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 15 | NW 6 | N 12 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 12 | S 13 | W 10 | NW 9 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | W 7 | S 16 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | N 14 | S 15 | S 19 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 17 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | — | SW 15 | S 11 | NW 10 | S 11 |
1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 |
26 | 43 | 64 | 62 | 74 | 69 | 48 | 42 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 7 | — | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 32 | 72 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 535 | 111 | 104 | 104 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 16 | 44 | 16 | 16 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
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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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