Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNE swell with 283 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The surf forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM. 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 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
Looking at the full 16-day forecast, it’s a tough stretch. The wind is blowing from the NNE for the vast majority of it, and it’s absolutely killing the surf. There’s swell, but the wind is just making it a mess.
Starting Monday, July 27th, we’ve got a 5.6ft swell from the NNE, but with a 20 km/h wind straight onshore, it’s choppy and ugly. The water temp is 73.6°, which is normal for the time of year. The whole first week is a washout with that same onshore wind. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, bouncing between 122 and 344, but it doesn’t matter because the wind is ruining it.
By Saturday, August 1st, the swell drops to 3.6ft, and the wind eases to 15 km/h, but it’s still cross-onshore. Still not worth it.
There’s one tiny window. On Sunday, August 2nd, the morning looks like the only real chance. The wind goes glassy – 5 km/h from the north – and the swell is 5.2ft from the NNE. The combined energy is moderate (231), and the surf will be clean. That’s your one standout. It’s a morning session, and it’s a Saturday, so expect crowds at Vagabundo since it’s a consistent spot that can get busy. After that, the wind comes right back.
From Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, straight through to Tuesday, August 11th, it’s a long, ugly run. The swell builds up nicely, hitting 7.9ft by Tuesday, August 11th, with a strong combined energy of 824, but it’s all blown out by a 25 km/h onshore wind. That’s expert-only, messy, blown-out junk. Not a single good wave in that whole second week. The near-term forecast is solid, and it’s just a long wait for a decent day.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 283 | 250 | 204 | 176 | 167 | 117 | 93 | 104 | 127 | 110 | 123 | 151 | 165 | 180 | 111 | 132 | 105 | 182 | 144 | 220 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 1:12PM1.82m | 1:34AM1.72m | 1:48PM1.94m | 2:09AM1.80m | 2:22PM2.03m | 2:41AM1.86m | 2:54PM2.10m | 3:13AM1.90m | 3:25PM2.13m | 3:45AM1.91m | 3:57PM2.13m | 4:17AM1.91m | 4:30PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28PM0.39m | 7:32AM0.39m | 8:03PM0.30m | 8:05AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.23m | 8:37AM0.25m | 9:07PM0.19m | 9:08AM0.22m | 9:39PM0.17m | 9:40AM0.22m | 10:10PM0.17m | 10:13AM0.25m | 10:43PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 10 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 9 | N 9 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 39 | 132 | 105 | 19 | 27 | 220 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | N 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 35 | 33 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | N 15 | W 13 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | N 11 | W 8 | N 13 | S 9 | S 8 | — | NW 11 | S 16 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 3 | 7 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — |
| kJ | 339 | 283 | 250 | 204 | 176 | 167 | 117 | 93 | 104 | 127 | 110 | 123 | 151 | 165 | 180 | 111 | — | — | 182 | 144 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 535 | 192 | 111 | 621 | 535 | 192 | 67 | 192 | 67 | 67 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 40 | 40 |
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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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