Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.2° C
1.3° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, N swell with 393 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. 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 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. The outlook for Vagabundo is a bit of a tough one to swallow. The finder turned up a blank, and when I look at the guidance, I can see why. The whole 16-day window is a flat spell of poor surf conditions, zero scores across the board, with nothing breaking that pattern. It's one of those periods where the ocean just goes quiet. The consistent nature of the break means it tends not to stay this way for long, but for now, it's a total write-off.

Let's break it down. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Monday the 1st of September, it's all the same story: small, weak swell, mostly from the north or north-northeast, in the 3 ft to 7 ft range. The wind is a constant problem too—blowing onshore or cross-onshore from the NNE or NE at 9 to 16 mph, keeping the surface messy. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, reading between 143 and 686, but it doesn't matter because the quality is shot. The water temp is sitting at 76°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it's a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, which is nice for a paddle, but there's no point getting wet.

There's a slight uptick in size around the 28th and 29th of August, with swell climbing to 7 ft and energy hitting 686, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the wind is still cross-onshore. It's a beginner-friendly break, but with that size and the chop, it's more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle-surf session. The best direction (NNW) shows up on the 1st of September, but the swell is tiny at 3 ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore. There's just no standout window. The long period swell (10 seconds) around the 23rd and 24th of August offers a bit more shape, but it's still too small and wind-affected to make a difference.

Hang in there, folks. The consistency here means it'll bounce back, just not in this forecast. Keep an eye on the charts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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8
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8
1.1
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8
1.2
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8
1.2
N
8
1.4
NNE
6
1.6
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7
1.3
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7
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7
1.2
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6
1.2
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7
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7
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10
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9
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11
1.1
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11
1.2
N
10
1.3
N
9
1.5
N
9
1.6
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9
1.6
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8
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Energy kJ
169
136
161
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195
131
219
171
137
123
135
135
231
160
223
277
279
280
356
393
318
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
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NNE
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25
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25
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25
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25
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on
High Tide
6:38PM1.54m
7:08AM1.50m
7:43PM1.38m
8:27AM1.41m
9:24PM1.31m
10:09AM1.42m
11:00PM1.36m
11:24AM1.53m
11:58PM1.49m
12:14PM1.69m
00:39AM1.62m
12:51PM1.84m
1:13AM1.75m
Low Tide
12:20PM0.60m
00:42AM0.67m
1:21PM0.74m
1:47AM0.80m
2:59PM0.82m
3:32AM0.84m
4:47PM0.77m
5:03AM0.77m
5:51PM0.65m
5:57AM0.64m
6:33PM0.51m
6:37AM0.50m
7:07PM0.37m
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Temp °C
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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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