
Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with 1,101 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. 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 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough read. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, it’s a write-off for good waves. The only spot we’ve got on the cards is Vagabundo, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to fire for paddle surfing at all.
The first real action on offer starts Monday the 20th of July, but the news isn’t good. We’ve got a consistent run of swell coming out of the NNE, but it comes with a nasty side: persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds. For the first week, from Monday the 20th right through to Sunday the 26th, you’re looking at swell heights between 6ft and 8ft, with a short, weak period of just 7 to 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, but the conditions are described as “poor” – choppy, lumpy, and just plain messy. That NNE wind is the killer here, holding the waves open and ruining any chance of a clean face.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there, but it won’t matter much with that wind texture.
We do see the swell building into the last week of July. From Sunday the 26th through to Tuesday the 28th, Vagabundo is pushing 8ft of NNE swell, and the period stretches to 9 seconds, bumping the combined energy into the strong range (over 1000). The wind also backs off a touch, going onshore but from a more favourable N direction. It’s still not clean, but it’s the least bad we’ll see. The swell is big enough that beginners need to steer clear, and even for experienced surfers, that short period on a spot that’s exposed means it’s just a washing machine.
By the first week of August, the swell drops back to 5ft to 6ft. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions.” There’s a spike in energy around the 3rd and 4th of August, with swell hitting 8ft and then a solid 10ft on Tuesday the 4th. At over 8ft, that’s expert-only territory, and with a period of just 9 seconds and that onshore wind, it’s going to be a big, unruly mess. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing.
To sum it up, there are no standouts. This is a classic case of wind destroying what could have been a decent run of swell. If you’re desperate, the mornings around Tuesday the 28th of July offer the best shot at something with a bit of grunt, but don’t get your hopes up. In this area, a blank run like this is normal when the trade winds lock in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
443 | 452 | 441 | 397 | 362 | 379 | 353 | 297 | 312 | 376 | 397 | 494 | 522 | 569 | 782 | 887 | 958 | 1003 | 1101 | 1083 | 958 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:26AM1.71m | 6:42PM1.80m | 7:16AM1.61m | 7:36PM1.62m | 8:15AM1.53m | 8:42PM1.49m | 9:26AM1.49m | 10:02PM1.43m | 10:41AM1.51m | 11:16PM1.45m | 11:43AM1.59m | 00:13AM1.53m | 12:32PM1.70m | 00:57AM1.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:59AM0.49m | 1:15PM0.62m | 1:52AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.72m | 2:58AM0.71m | 3:46PM0.75m | 4:13AM0.73m | 5:05PM0.70m | 5:21AM0.68m | 6:04PM0.61m | 6:14AM0.59m | 6:50PM0.50m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 10 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 10 | S 13 | NW 9 |
10 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | NW 12 | S 13 | N 8 | S 12 | SW 12 | — | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 8 | S 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | — | — |
2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 13 | — | N 9 | — | S 8 | W 8 | — | S 7 | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
443 | 452 | 441 | 397 | 362 | 379 | 353 | 297 | 312 | 376 | 397 | 494 | 522 | 569 | 782 | 887 | 958 | 1003 | 1101 | 1083 | 958 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 110 | 104 | 44 | 44 | 104 | 67 | 111 | 524 | 111 | 111 | 535 | 619 | 111 | 121 | 111 | 111 | 121 | 111 | 111 | 121 |
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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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