
Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with 372 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM. 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 15s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – this stretch of coast is going to be a tough watch for the next couple of weeks. The forecast is pretty much a write-off for decent surf, so don’t get your hopes up.
Right now, and for the foreseeable future, we’re looking at a run of nothing but poor surf conditions. The first recommendation isn’t until the 13th of July at Vagabundo, and that sets the tone. The swell is there, but it’s a mess. The wind is on it, and it’s just not shaping up. There’s a solid 16-day window here, but there’s barely a glimmer of a good wave.
Let’s start with Vagabundo. It’s an exposed break that needs a NNW swell, and it’s getting that, but the wind is all wrong. On Monday the 13th, we’ve got a 3ft swell from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, and combined wave energy of 167 (moderate), but the wind is a light cross-onshore breeze. The water temp is 73°F, which is about average for the time of year with a 0.8°F anomaly. It’s clean-ish, but the wave comment says it all: poor surf conditions. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s consistent, but the quality is just not there. Crowds are sometimes an issue, but with surf this average, I reckon you’ll have it to yourself.
The outlook doesn’t improve. Tuesday the 14th drops to 3ft and 2ft swells, with energy falling to 85 and 62 (weak). The wind stays cross-onshore and choppy. Wednesday the 15th is even worse with a 2ft, 4-second windswell – forget it. By Thursday the 16th, we get a bit more size at 4ft, but it’s short-period stuff (6 seconds) and the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore. Energy climbs to 122 and 132 (moderate), but it’s still messy.
Friday the 17th through Sunday the 28th sees a steady increase in swell size, hitting 5ft to 7ft, with energy getting up to 541 (strong) by the 26th. But here’s the kicker: every single session is marked as “poor surf conditions.” The wind is on it – either cross-onshore or onshore, with moderate breezes and choppy water. The swell period is mostly 7 to 8 seconds, which is short and weak. For a beach break, this is just a sloppy, gutless mess. The bigger days, like the 26th with 7ft and 541 energy, will be powerful but blown out and ugly. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
There are no standouts here. The whole 16 days is a dud. The best you can hope for is a lull in the wind, but the forecast doesn’t give us that. For a break that’s usually consistent, this is a rough patch. It’s a blank run, and it’s just how it goes sometimes. Keep your board waxed and wait for the next system.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
164 | 151 | 106 | 76 | 53 | 51 | 32 | 24 | 40 | 101 | 120 | 155 | 220 | 259 | 311 | 372 | 362 | 353 | 344 | 286 | 286 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:21PM2.12m | 1:53AM2.01m | 2:11PM2.24m | 2:42AM2.05m | 2:58PM2.32m | 3:28AM2.05m | 3:43PM2.33m | 4:13AM2.00m | 4:27PM2.28m | 4:57AM1.92m | 5:11PM2.16m | 5:40AM1.82m | 5:55PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:40PM0.08m | 7:54AM0.15m | 8:30PM-0.02m | 8:40AM0.10m | 9:18PM-0.05m | 9:24AM0.10m | 10:03PM-0.02m | 10:07AM0.15m | 10:47PM0.07m | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:30PM0.20m | 11:34AM0.35m | 00:14AM0.34m | ||||||||
7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
164 | 151 | 106 | 76 | 53 | 51 | 32 | 21 | 33 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | S 15 | S 15 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | S 12 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | — | S 17 | S 16 | N 9 | N 8 |
3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | — | N 6 | N 6 | S 13 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 12 | N 11 | N 10 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | — |
3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
— | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 24 | 40 | 101 | 120 | 155 | 220 | 259 | 311 | 372 | 362 | 353 | 344 | 286 | 286 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 122 | 111 | 621 | 44 | 111 | 44 | 44 | 519 | 40 | 110 | 44 |
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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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