Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead for the region. We’ve got a solid 16-day window but the surf is looking poor almost the entire run. The first few days are a write-off, but it’s not all bad news – there’s a tiny glimmer of something right at the end, though it’s a long way off.

From Friday 28 August right through to Friday 4 September, it’s a mess. Swell sizes bump around 4 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is relentless – cross-on, onshore, and fresh. The combined energy is moderate, but the quality is just poor. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about. This is a stretch for the kites, not the paddle.

Saturday 5 September morning shows a flicker of life. Vagabundo might see a marginal surf window with the wind turning light onshore from the NNW and 4 ft of N swell. The energy is moderate – barely worth a look. After that, we slide back into poor conditions through to Sunday 6 and Monday 7 September, with swell dropping to 1 ft to 3 ft. The combined energy is weak to moderate, and the wind stays onshore.

The real standout – if you can call it that – is Saturday 12 September. It’s nearly two weeks away, so don’t book the trip yet, but the morning looks like the best on offer. Vagabundo will have a very small 1 ft groundswell from the WNW with a long period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is weak. The wind is cross-on from the NNE, but it’s gentle. This is a small, clean, long-period swell – not for the thrill-seeker, but for the longboarder or the logger who just wants to get out and glide. It’s the only day that might be worth a paddle.

So, to sum it up: a long, frustrating gap of poor surf until a very small, clean window on Saturday 12 September. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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