Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 585 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10AM. 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 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – this outlook is a tough one. There’s no surf worth paddling out for in the entire 16-day window for the Vagabundo break. The records start on July 16 and run all the way through to July 31, and every single entry has poor surf conditions. The water temperature anomaly is a touch warmer than normal at 74°, which is nice for comfort, but it doesn’t help the waves one bit.
From Thursday the 16th right through to Friday the 31st, it’s a blank run. That’s over two weeks of nothing good. The swell is coming from the NNE pretty much the whole time, with heights ranging from 3 ft up to 10 ft, but the periods are short – mostly 5 to 8 seconds – so the energy is weak to moderate at best. The combined energy (96 to 1285) starts weak and builds to strong by the 26th, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore the entire stretch, gusting 12 to 16 mph from the N or NNE. Rarely a clean session in sight. For a beginner spot that’s consistent, it’s a shame.
There is one standout moment – but it’s not a recommendation for surfing. On Sunday the 26th of July, the swell hits 10 ft with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1285. The notes say wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a beginner spot, 10 ft is expert territory. And with the onshore wind, it’s more likely to be a mess for paddle surfing. For kite fanatics, that big NNE swell with wind in the same direction might look tasty, but for a surfer – stay at home.
Honestly, for an area that’s consistent, runs like this are rare. Forecasts can change, and that’s all we can hope for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 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) | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 77 | 111 | 149 | 170 | 218 | 251 | 235 | 242 | 278 | 286 | 344 | 369 | 379 | 353 | 327 | 327 | 340 | 366 | 400 | 557 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:43PM2.33m | 4:13AM2.00m | 4:27PM2.28m | 4:57AM1.92m | 5:11PM2.16m | 5:40AM1.82m | 5:55PM1.99m | 6:26AM1.71m | 6:42PM1.80m | 7:16AM1.61m | 7:36PM1.62m | 8:15AM1.53m | 8:42PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03PM-0.02m | 10:07AM0.15m | 10:47PM0.07m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:30PM0.20m | 11:34AM0.35m | 00:14AM0.34m | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:59AM0.49m | 1:15PM0.62m | 1:52AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.72m | 2:58AM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 7 | W 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | N 10 | N 10 | NW 12 | S 13 | NNW 8 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | N 8 | N 10 | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | NW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 14 | W 13 | S 14 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 53 | 77 | 111 | 149 | 170 | 218 | 251 | 235 | 242 | 278 | 286 | 344 | 369 | 379 | 353 | 327 | 327 | 340 | 366 | 400 | 557 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 527 | 111 | 589 | 44 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 111 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 |
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