Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, N swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, let’s see what we’re working with. I’ll be honest with you, this 16-day stretch is a lean one. There’s only one break that’s even worth a mention, and even that’s a bit of a compromise.
The first bit of surf we see is on Friday, July 3rd, at Vagabundo. It’s a consistent spot, good for a beginner, and the water’s about 72°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The swell on Friday afternoon is a 1.5m north swell, with a period of 9 seconds (moderate energy around 388). The wind is from the NNW at 6 mph, but it’s cross-on, so it’s going to be a little bumpy with some small ripples. Not the cleanest, but it’s the only option.
The next morning, Saturday July 4th, is more of the same. A 1.4m north swell, period 10 seconds (energy 398), and still a light cross-on breeze. It’s not glassy, but it’s the only wave. From Sunday July 5th, the story goes downhill. The wind turns onshore and picks up, the swell drops, and everything is listed as “poor surf conditions.” There’s a solid gap of several days with no real recommendations.
The second week doesn’t save us either. By Tuesday July 14th, the swell bumps up to 1.6m (north, period 9-10 seconds, energy 481-490), but the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore from the NNE at 12-15 mph. That’s going to be choppy and messy. The same pattern holds right through to July 18th. The energy gets into the 500s on July 15th, but the wind just won’t cooperate.
If you’re really itching, Vagabundo on the morning of Saturday July 4th is the best we’ve got, but it’s not a standout. The cross-on wind and that moderate energy (around 398) just don’t make for a great session. With all this onshore wind and poor quality, this setup honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Keep an eye on it, forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a pretty quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 364 | 510 | 379 | 307 | 295 | 141 | 230 | 209 | 199 | 52 | 136 | 37 | 46 | 36 | 27 | 60 | 68 | 123 | 121 | 121 | 140 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:23PM1.99m | 4:45AM1.74m | 4:59PM1.95m | 5:23AM1.71m | 5:37PM1.90m | 6:07AM1.68m | 6:21PM1.84m | 6:58AM1.64m | 7:14PM1.77m | 7:58AM1.62m | 8:19PM1.71m | 9:08AM1.64m | 9:34PM1.69m | 10:21AM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.33m | 10:38AM0.39m | 11:15PM0.36m | 11:16AM0.44m | 11:55PM0.39m | 12:00PM0.50m | 00:42AM0.43m | 12:53PM0.56m | 1:37AM0.47m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:43AM0.49m | 3:15PM0.59m | 3:56AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 |
 | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | N 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 364 | 510 | 379 | 307 | 295 | 141 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 52 | 9 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NE 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NE 8 | NNW 10 | NE 8 | W 8 | N 9 | N 8 | W 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | N 13 |
| kJ | 21 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | NE 8 | NE 9 | WNW 9 | N 13 | NW 12 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | S 18 | NW 8 | NW 11 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | N 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 5 | N 8 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | 230 | 209 | 199 | 28 | 136 | 37 | 46 | 36 | 27 | 60 | 68 | 123 | 121 | 121 | 140 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 102 | 40 | 40 | 93 | 93 | 121 | 527 | 542 | 93 | 620 | 93 | 93 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 104 | 44 |
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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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