Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 533 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. 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 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Vagabundo has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of poor surf conditions with not a single standout session to get excited about. The wind is almost always from the NNE, blowing cross-on or on, and it's keeping the surface chopped up and ugly. The water is a touch warmer than normal for late August, sitting around 76.1°F, which is nice for a swim but doesn't help the surf.
The first real chance at anything rideable doesn't show up until Tuesday afternoon, August 25th, with a 4.3ft swell from the N at 10 seconds, but it’s crossed up by a 12 mph NNE wind and the waves are poor. That sets the tone. The energy picks up a bit mid-period – for instance, Saturday, August 29th morning has a moderate 5.2ft swell from the NNW with a 10-second period and moderate wave energy (730), but the cross-on wind ruins it. Even the biggest swells, like 7.2ft from the NNE on Wednesday morning, September 2nd, with strong energy (541), are blown out by onshore winds and short periods around 7 seconds. That’s expert-only territory in these conditions, and honestly, it’s not worth the paddle.
For the whole 16-day window, the only break on the list is Vagabundo, and it's a consistent beginner-friendly spot that's exposed to the north. But with the wind howling from the NNE and NE almost every day, and every session marked "poor surf conditions," there’s really nothing to recommend. We do get some onshore wind periods with unknown descriptions, but that doesn't change the fact that the wave quality is shot. If you're desperate, keep an eye on those few windows with more northerly swell direction (NNW seems to line up with the optimum for the spot), but without a wind change, it’s just a messy, choppy nightmare.
In short, we’ve got a blank run that covers the entire forecast. For this area, that’s how it goes sometimes. Don’t hold your breath – but forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor forever.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue 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 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 153 | 111 | 64 | 28 | 97 | 164 | 197 | 268 | 491 | 511 | 487 | 342 | 246 | 146 | 97 | 88 | 121 | 129 | 160 | 181 | 316 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:24PM1.99m | 1:44AM1.87m | 1:55PM2.11m | 2:14AM1.97m | 2:25PM2.19m | 2:45AM2.03m | 2:56PM2.23m | 3:16AM2.06m | 3:28PM2.22m | 3:48AM2.05m | 4:01PM2.15m | 4:23AM2.00m | 4:38PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:10AM0.37m | 7:39PM0.25m | 7:41AM0.26m | 8:08PM0.14m | 8:11AM0.17m | 8:38PM0.07m | 8:42AM0.12m | 9:08PM0.04m | 9:14AM0.11m | 9:39PM0.05m | 9:47AM0.14m | 10:11PM0.11m | 10:23AM0.21m | 10:48PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNW 8 | N 12 | NNW 10 | S 9 | NNW 10 | N 10 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 153 | 111 | 64 | 28 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 34 | 2 | 511 | 487 | 342 | 246 | 146 | 87 | 83 | 80 | 98 | 61 | 39 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | S 10 | — | N 12 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 17 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | N 8 | SW 15 | S 16 | NNW 12 | S 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 47 | 31 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 16 | N 12 | NNW 8 | S 14 | SSW 15 | — | SW 15 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 44 | — | 9 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 97 | 164 | 197 | 268 | 491 | 179 | 152 | 137 | 112 | 89 | 97 | 88 | 121 | 129 | 160 | 181 | 316 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 16 | 102 | 524 | 121 | 524 | 517 | 121 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
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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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