Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 328 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about this stretch. We’re looking at a solid run of onshore and cross-onshore winds at Vagabundo, and the conditions are just not cooperating for a proper paddle session. The swell sticks around, mostly from the NNE, pushing 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is almost always on it or across it, making things choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is moderate, hitting the 200s and 300s most days, but it’s all blown out. There’s no standout window here for a clean ride.
The first few days from Friday the 7th through to the following week are a write-off. The wind is up from the NNE, 9 to 16 mph, and it’s either onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the waves poor. Friday morning starts with a 5ft NNE swell, period a short 7 seconds, and a 291 energy reading, but it’s cross-on and choppy. Saturday and Sunday bump up to 6ft, but the onshore wind keeps it ugly. That pattern sticks through Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, with energy dipping to 220 but the wind still hammering it.
We get a bit of a break around Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th, where the swell picks up to 6ft and 6ft, and energy jumps into the 400s and even 500 on Saturday afternoon. But the wind is still cross-on or onshore, so it’s a frustrating combo. The surf looks poor, and honestly, with that much wind and a beach setup, this might be more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.
The water temp is 74°, which is 2° above normal for this time of year, so it’s about average – nothing crazy.
The last week, from Sunday the 16th onward, the swell drops back to 4ft to 5ft, and the period stretches to 8 seconds, which is a bit better shaped, but the wind remains onshore or cross-on, with energy in the 300s. The 22nd of August sees a fresh breeze hitting 19 mph, lumpy and cross-on, so no relief there.
Bottom line: there’s no good surf on offer in this 16-day window. The waves are there, but the wind is always ruining the party. It’s a blank run for Vagabundo. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a tough call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 202 | 256 | 268 | 294 | 302 | 328 | 276 | 244 | 237 | 248 | 222 | 204 | 216 | 216 | 210 | 186 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 181 | 223 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:59PM2.30m | 2:27AM2.09m | 2:41PM2.37m | 3:07AM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:43AM0.14m | 8:18PM-0.05m | 8:24AM0.07m | 8:59PM-0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 81 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 41 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 41 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 10 | — | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | N 14 | N 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 15 | 34 | 30 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NW 7 | N 11 | W 12 | S 11 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | N 13 | N 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 202 | 256 | 268 | 294 | 302 | 328 | 276 | 244 | 237 | 248 | 222 | 204 | 216 | 216 | 210 | 186 | 165 | 165 | 165 | 181 | 223 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 524 | 524 | 67 | 67 | 524 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 67 | 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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