Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.2°C
1.3° 

Vagabundo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vagabundo surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,192 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the cards for the only spot that’s shown up on the radar: Vagabundo.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast is looking pretty grim for most of the next two weeks, especially if you’re after anything rideable. There’s a big gap at the start with nothing worth paddling out for, so we’re basically waiting.

The first time we see any real energy is on Sunday the 24th of August. The morning session shows a bit of a pulse with a NNW swell pushing 6ft, period around 12 seconds, and a combined energy reading of 901. That’s solid moderate energy, but it’s coming in with a onshore wind from the NNE. The conditions are flagged as marginal, and the comments say it’s questionable with the tide. It’s not the cleanest, but it’s the first real chance to get wet. The afternoon sees the swell drop a little to 5ft and the wind picks up, so the morning is your best bet that day.

The water temp at Vagabundo is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout, it’s that Sunday the 24th morning. The swell is 6ft from the NNW with a period of 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, plenty of energy. The wind is onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s the best combination of size and period we get in this whole outlook. The energy is moderate (901), and for a consistent spot like Vagabundo, it’s the only real window of opportunity.

After that, it’s a long, slow decline. The rest of the week into September is a mix of cross-onshore winds, choppy conditions, and smaller swell. The wind stays stubbornly from the NNE and NE, never really swinging offshore to clean things up. By the time we get to the end of the first week of September, the swell drops below 5ft and the period shortens up. The combined energy values tumble into the low hundreds and even down to the 60s and 80s, which is weak.

There’s a period from about the 27th of August right through to the 6th of September where the waves are consistently poor, with bad wind and lumpy, messy conditions. The surf is just not cooperating. The wind is a constant problem – mostly cross-onshore, sometimes onshore, but never that clean offshore we’re chasing.

To sum it up: The only real highlight is the morning of Sunday the 24th of August. If you’re a beginner, the 6ft might be a bit much, but for the rest of us, it’s the only window with any real punch. After that, it’s a long wait. The forecasts might change, but right now, it’s looking like a dry spell. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
0.6
N
11
1
N
10
1.1
NNW
14
1.9
NNW
13
1.8
NNW
12
1.6
NNW
11
1.6
N
11
1.5
N
10
1.3
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10
1.2
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9
1.1
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9
0.9
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8
1.1
N
8
1.2
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
5
1.8
NNE
6
2.2
NNE
7
2.2
NNE
8
2.3
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
90
91
186
536
1192
901
669
628
461
320
234
175
111
161
62
80
244
433
566
679
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
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NE
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30
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:09AM1.42m
11:00PM1.36m
11:24AM1.53m
11:58PM1.49m
12:14PM1.69m
00:39AM1.62m
12:51PM1.84m
1:13AM1.75m
1:24PM1.99m
1:44AM1.87m
1:55PM2.11m
2:14AM1.97m
2:25PM2.19m
2:45AM2.03m
Low Tide
4:47PM0.77m
5:03AM0.77m
5:51PM0.65m
5:57AM0.64m
6:33PM0.51m
6:37AM0.50m
7:07PM0.37m
7:10AM0.37m
7:39PM0.25m
7:41AM0.26m
8:08PM0.14m
8:11AM0.17m
8:38PM0.07m
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7:35
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Feels °C
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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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