
Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. 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 15s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
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 this stretch, and I gotta be straight with you from the get-go – it's a tough one.
We're looking at a real dry spell to kick things off. From Thursday the 30th of July all the way through to Monday the 10th of August, there's just nothing worth paddling out for. Every single session at Vagabundo is marked down as poor surf conditions. The swell is mostly in the 3 to 5 ft range, with a rubbish short period of 6 to 7 seconds, and the wind is either cross-on or onshore. The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. The combined wave energy is moderate, sitting around the 250 mark, but with the wind all messed up and that short-period chop, it’s a write-off. Honestly, for a spot that's exposed and consistent, it’s frustrating.
Now, there’s no real standout in this window, but if I had to point to the only half-decent chance in a very long 16-day outlook, it would be around Tuesday the 11th of August. That's when we finally see a proper pulse of energy. The swell bumps up to 7 to 8 ft, coming from the NNE, and the period stretches to 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps into that strong range – we’re talking 691 to 939. That’s serious power. The catch is, the wind is still blowing straight onshore from the north, and it's described as moderate breeze, so it’ll be messy. Given the size and the onshore wind, this is strictly for the experienced crew.
Through Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th of August, the swell stays solid at 7 to 8 ft with that 8 to 9-second period, and the wind stays onshore. This is big, powerful, and ugly. With that much energy and poor conditions, this setup frankly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The confidence is decent for this far out, but don't get your hopes up for clean lines.
By Friday the 14th of August, the swell starts to drop back to a more manageable 5 to 6 ft, with the period still at 9 seconds. Still onshore wind though, so the quality is still poor. It’s a long, grim forecast. We just have to wait and see if the forecast changes. Sometimes it doesn’t stay this quiet for long.
Keep your chin up,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
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229 | 236 | 243 | 222 | 198 | 160 | 120 | 128 | 131 | 164 | 186 | 305 | 311 | 286 | 205 | 276 | 227 | 183 | 201 | 158 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:54PM2.10m | 3:13AM1.90m | 3:25PM2.13m | 3:45AM1.91m | 3:57PM2.13m | 4:17AM1.91m | 4:30PM2.08m | 4:52AM1.87m | 5:05PM2.00m | 5:32AM1.81m | 5:46PM1.89m | 6:18AM1.73m | 6:38PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:07PM0.19m | 9:08AM0.22m | 9:39PM0.17m | 9:40AM0.22m | 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 | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | N 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
10 | 11 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 160 | 45 | 43 | 32 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 13 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | S 15 | N 9 | S 13 | NW 8 | N 10 | NW 9 | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | N 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 47 | 30 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 18 | 28 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 9 | — | NW 12 | — | N 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | — | SW 12 | — | NW 11 | N 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 7 |
3 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | 6 | — | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
229 | 236 | 243 | 222 | 198 | — | 120 | 128 | 131 | 164 | 186 | 305 | 311 | 286 | 205 | 276 | 227 | 183 | 201 | 158 | 123 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 111 | 121 | 111 | 67 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 85 | 111 | 111 |
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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).
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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