Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 696 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. 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 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I'm looking at this forecast and it's a tough one. We've got a solid 16-day window here, but the first couple of weeks are looking pretty grim. From Saturday the 25th of July right through to the end of the month, the story is the same: a persistent onshore breeze from the NNE and a messy, short-period swell. The water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about average for this time of year, so that's one small comfort.
The first glimmer of something better doesn't show up until around the 5th of August. On Wednesday morning, we see the swell direction finally swing around to the NNW, which is the sweet spot for Vagabundo. The swell size drops to 3 ft, but the period stretches out to 11 seconds – that's a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps to 452 (moderate), which is a real step up from the weak, lumpy stuff we've been dealing with. The wind is still a moderate onshore, so it's not going to be perfect, but it's a start.
The real standout looks like it's shaping up for Friday the 7th of August. We've got a 6 ft swell from the NNE, with a period of 10 seconds and a hefty combined energy of 664 (moderate). That's some proper grunt. The wind is still onshore, but the size and energy are there. That swell is getting a bit chunky for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that's the day to circle on the calendar. It's a bit of a wait, and the wind is a question mark, so keep your fingers crossed.
Honestly, the first week and a half is a write-off. A solid 10 days of poor surf conditions. The setup is so wind-affected and short-period that it's honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The longer period groundswell that arrives in the second week is a much better bet for the reef and point setup here.
It's a lean run, but when the swell direction and period finally line up, it can get good quickly. The forecast can always change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 657 | 679 | 672 | 619 | 583 | 480 | 331 | 276 | 283 | 234 | 240 | 186 | 119 | 100 | 117 | 103 | 87 | 93 | 100 | 100 | 155 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:43AM1.59m | 00:13AM1.53m | 12:32PM1.70m | 00:57AM1.63m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:04PM0.61m | 6:14AM0.59m | 6:50PM0.50m | 6:56AM0.49m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | N 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | N 11 | N 13 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | N 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | W 13 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | — | S 9 | — | S 8 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 657 | 679 | 672 | 619 | 583 | 480 | 331 | 276 | 283 | 234 | 240 | 186 | 119 | 100 | 117 | 103 | 87 | 93 | 100 | 100 | 155 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 121 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 192 | 624 | 1165 | 516 | 85 | 111 | 67 |
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