Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, N swell with 894 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. 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 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for our stretch of coast. I gotta be straight with you—this forecast is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty bleak for decent paddle surfing. We’ve got a consistent spot that breaks, but the conditions just aren't playing ball.
The only break on the menu is Vagabundo, and it’s consistent and exposed, which sounds promising, but the wind is the real story here. For beginners, there is some swell in the chest-to-head-high range, but the cross-onshore wind is a persistent problem, messing up the surface almost every day.
Let’s start from Monday, August 24th. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 76°F. The afternoon brings a 6ft NNW swell with an 11-second period, and the combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate at (750). But that cross-on wind at 12 mph from the NE makes it choppy. It’s not looking good, mate.
Tuesday, August 25th, is more of the same. Morning brings a 5ft swell, dropping a bit by the afternoon to 4ft from the N. The period is 10 seconds, but the wind is still cross-on and the report calls it "poor surf conditions."
Wednesday, August 26th, the swell drops right off, down to 3ft and then 3ft, with energy falling to 172 and then 125. The period drops to just 9 and then 8 seconds—short period, weak, and messy.
The rest of that week and into the weekend stays small and onshore. It’s basically a write-off.
Now, there is a pulse of size coming in early September. On Wednesday the 2nd, we see 8ft NNE swell, and the energy jumps way up to 952 and then 1043 for the afternoon—strong wave energy. But the wind is still roaring at 15-19 mph from the NNE, making those waves lumpy and choppy. That size is in the expert-only range due to the power, but the quality is poor.
Thursday the 3rd is still big at 8ft (795 energy), but again cross-on wind and choppy. This pattern of size with wind holds through the weekend. By Sunday, September 6th, the swell is 8ft (807 energy) and for the first time we see light, variable onshore wind at 6 mph in the morning. The report says "marginal surf forecast." That’s the closest we get to a window, but it’s still a borderline call with the wind shifting onshore again in the afternoon.
Honestly, there’s no standout day here for a good surf. The consistent size from September 2nd to 6th looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the strong cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. It’s a long slog of poor surf conditions with consistent wind ruining the potential.
Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and don’t bother dragging the boards out for a while unless you just want a paddle in choppy water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
750 | 595 | 402 | 326 | 202 | 153 | 111 | 130 | 28 | 52 | 182 | 220 | 257 | 894 | 551 | 467 | 342 | 372 | 111 | 143 | |
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 | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 2:56PM2.23m | 3:16AM2.06m | 3:28PM2.22m | 3:48AM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:42AM0.12m | 9:08PM0.04m | 9:14AM0.11m | 9:39PM0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | W 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 9 | N 10 | N 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | S 17 | N 8 | NNW 9 |
750 | 595 | 402 | 326 | 202 | 153 | 111 | 1 | 28 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 52 | 894 | 551 | 467 | 342 | 6 | 111 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 9 | S 10 | N 12 | NW 11 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NNW 9 | S 15 |
14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | N 13 | N 11 | — | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 8 | NNE 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 9 | NE 6 | NNE 7 |
— | 18 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 130 | 19 | 52 | 182 | 220 | 257 | 153 | 174 | 165 | 112 | 372 | 49 | 143 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 192 | 524 | 121 | 121 | 524 | 111 | 121 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 40 |
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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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