Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 400 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) 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 0.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get stuck into the outlook.
Right off the bat, looking at this 16-day window for Vagabundo, I’ve got to be straight with you. It’s a tough one. The whole run is marred by poor surf conditions due to persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds that will keep the ocean pretty chopped up. The swell is never really clean and the quality is just not there for a good surf session.
We start on Saturday, August 1st, with a small 3ft swell from the NNE, but that’s blown out by a 9 mph cross-onshore. A total write-off. The weekend is a waste. Sunday and Monday bring some slightly bigger swell, up to 5ft, but the same story with the wind. That onshore and cross-onshore flow just won’t quit.
There’s a little bump of energy building through the middle of next week, with the combined energy of all swells reaching 402 by Sunday, August 9th. But even with the swell size hitting 6ft, it’s still all onshore wind. The wave period is a weak 7-8 seconds, so it’s just a bumpy mess. A 7ft NNE swell shows up on Friday, August 14th, but is still greeted by onshore flow, and the commentary calls it “marginal” at best.
The standout, unfortunately, isn’t about quality but about potential. Heading into the second week, on Saturday, August 15th, the swell jumps to 7ft from the NNE, with a combined energy reading of 627, showing a lot more power. The wind is still on or cross-onshore, keeping it from being clean. However, with that much size, it might appeal to experts or those looking for a challenge. For a beginner, this will be way too big and messy. If the wind swings more offshore, this would be the pick of a very average bunch, but as it stands, it’s a “maybe” at best.
For the first 13 days of August, the waves are basically unsurfable. The water temperature is about 74°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least a wetsuit won’t be needed if you get desperate. But honestly, the setup looks more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session given the consistent wind and bump. With consistency being good for Vagabundo, it tends not to stay this poor forever, so keep an eye on a change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 96 | 98 | 87 | 121 | 203 | 216 | 210 | 165 | 172 | 183 | 164 | 201 | 186 | 162 | 162 | 172 | 196 | 280 | 280 | 314 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:17AM1.91m | 4:30PM2.08m | 4:52AM1.87m | 5:05PM2.00m | 5:32AM1.81m | 5:46PM1.89m | 6:18AM1.73m | 6:38PM1.76m | 7:17AM1.64m | 7:46PM1.63m | 8:34AM1.59m | 9:17PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.17m | 10:13AM0.25m | 10:43PM0.21m | 10:48AM0.31m | 11:19PM0.27m | 11:29AM0.39m | 00:01AM0.36m | 12:18PM0.49m | 00:54AM0.47m | 1:23PM0.59m | 2:04AM0.57m | 2:51PM0.63m | 3:34AM0.60m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 42 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 51 | 71 | 64 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 10 | NW 9 | — | S 12 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 10 | NW 11 | N 8 | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 29 | 15 | 15 | — | 30 | 20 | — | 3 | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | S 11 | S 13 | NW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | NW 11 | S 12 | N 11 | NW 11 | N 10 | NW 7 | — | S 15 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 96 | 98 | 87 | 121 | 203 | 216 | 210 | 165 | 172 | 183 | 164 | 201 | 186 | 162 | 162 | 172 | 196 | 280 | 280 | 314 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 111 | 40 | 104 | 111 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
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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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