
Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNE swell with 784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1PM. 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Okay, so here’s the rundown for Vagabundo. For the first week or so, it’s a no-go. Swell is small, period is short, and the wind is just ruining any chance of a decent wave. The 16th and 17th are particularly bad, with bumpy, onshore slop and increasing wind. The energy is weak (99 to 127) and it just looks like a total write-off. Don't even bother paddling out; you'll just be fighting a losing battle.
The middle part of the week sees the swell start to fill in, but it’s still junky, short-period stuff. By the 18th, we have some head-high waves, but the onshore wind is still messing it up. The energy picks up into the moderate range (847) but the quality is still rated poor. It's a classic case of "all that energy and nowhere to go." This is where we get that bigger, wind-blown slop. The 19th and 20th start to back off, but the wind just switches to a cross-onshore direction, keeping the surf poor to fair at best. The energy drops back down as the swell fades.
Then comes the 21st and 22nd. The swell bottoms out, but the period starts to climb into the 12-13 second range. It’s not the biggest, but that longer period means some actual shape. The 22nd afternoon at least gets a "marginal" rating, but it’s the 23rd morning that’s the gem. The wind goes glassy, and although the swell is only around the 0.7m mark, it’s got some decent push for its size with that 17-second period. It’s not going to be big, but it will be clean. The energy is moderate (428), but the quality is finally there.
After that, it’s another dry spell. The 24th and 25th bring smaller, long-period waves, but they are undermined by wind and less than ideal conditions. It’s a grind, waiting for something to happen. The water is still average, not too cold, not too warm.
But then, hold onto your board, the 29th is the one to circle. The swell fills in again, but this time it’s different. We see the swell height jump to 1.5m - 1.7m, and the period is a very long 14-15 seconds. That’s serious groundswell. The energy readings are off the charts (1286) compared to the previous week. The downside is that the wind is still cross-onshore, which will put a bit of chop on top. But for a northwest groundswell, Vagabundo is exposed to that direction, and this is where it will show its true colors. This is your standout. A slightly smaller, but still very solid pulse follows on the 30th, but the wind picks up again, so the 29th morning is your best bet.
The days after that slowly fade back into the small, weak, junky conditions we started with. The energy drops way off and there’s just no power in the water. The best advice is to wait for that end-of-month pulse and get after it. It won't be perfect, but it's a hell of a lot better than anything else on offer. This promises to be the best surf of the period, just don't expect perfection. Give it a crack and be rewarded. As always, check the conditions before you paddle out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 13 | NNE 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 68 | 141 | 344 | 408 | 497 | 768 | 767 | 589 | 473 | 412 | 355 | 234 | 161 | 123 | 113 | 137 | 90 | 93 | 129 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:51AM1.82m | 5:10PM1.68m | 5:27AM1.67m | 5:51PM1.50m | 6:13AM1.52m | 6:52PM1.33m | 7:31AM1.40m | 8:43PM1.26m | 9:30AM1.40m | 10:31PM1.33m | 10:52AM1.52m | 11:29PM1.47m | 11:40AM1.69m | 00:08AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:57AM0.41m | 11:08PM0.52m | 11:37AM0.58m | 11:47PM0.68m | 12:32PM0.74m | 00:47AM0.83m | 2:13PM0.84m | 2:44AM0.89m | 4:17PM0.80m | 4:31AM0.81m | 5:22PM0.66m | 5:26AM0.67m | 6:02PM0.50m | ||||||||
7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNW 11 | N 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
17 | 40 | 36 | 24 | 38 | 85 | 79 | 50 | 38 | 473 | 412 | 355 | 234 | 161 | 98 | 94 | 76 | 90 | 63 | 129 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 13 | NW 10 | NNE 10 | — | — | N 16 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | N 16 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NE 8 | NNW 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
19 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 60 | — | — | 5 | 32 | 21 | 134 | 157 | 144 | 123 | 113 | 137 | 48 | 93 | 43 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 12 | NW 14 | N 14 | N 15 | N 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | N 16 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NNW 14 | NE 8 | N 22 | N 8 |
2 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 31 | 41 | 32 | 9 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | NNE 4 |
61 | 68 | 141 | 344 | 408 | 497 | 768 | 767 | 589 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | — | 45 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 40 | 40 | 16 | 40 | 16 | 40 | 40 |
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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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