Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 642 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM. 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 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
G'day, Rusty here, your local surf reporter. Well, I've had a look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a pretty grim run for the most part. We're looking at a long, dry stretch with no real quality surf on offer, but there is a little glimmer of hope right at the very end if you're patient.
The first week and a half is basically a write-off. From Saturday the 11th of July right through to about Tuesday the 21st of July, the conditions are just no good. The wind is blowing straight onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave quality is poor. It's a solid 10-day gap of not much to get excited about. There's some swell, but it's messy and blown out.
Then, on Wednesday the 22nd of July, things finally change. The wind goes glassy, and we get a bit of a window.
The only real standout in the whole 16-day window is Vagabundo on Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the NNE. The energy is moderate, coming in at 212 (moderate wave energy). It's a beginner-friendly break that's consistent, and with the wind being glassy, you'll be getting smooth, clean faces. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get in early. The water temp is about average for this time of year. For once, it's looking like a proper surf session.
Beyond that little window, it's back to the same old story. From the 23rd onwards, the wind picks up again, turning onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf quality drops right back to poor. That Wednesday morning is your best bet, and it's the only real highlight in a pretty bleak forecast.
Alright, that's the nod from me. Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Wednesday glass-off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 15 | 17 | 28 | 185 | 192 | 175 | 168 | 140 | 92 | 76 | 56 | 51 | 35 | 80 | 164 | 253 | 307 | 417 | 469 | 434 | 627 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | 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 | on | on |
High Tide | 11:28AM1.82m | 00:00AM1.83m | 12:28PM1.97m | 00:59AM1.93m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:06AM0.41m | 5:44PM0.37m | 6:09AM0.32m | 6:45PM0.21m | 7:04AM0.23m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 19 |
| kJ | 15 | 7 | 22 | 185 | 192 | 175 | 168 | 140 | 92 | 76 | 56 | 51 | 21 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | S 18 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | — | NW 11 | N 9 | NW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 19 | S 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 15 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | — | 5 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 17 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 15 | N 6 | NW 11 | S 13 | WNW 9 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 9 | S 21 | S 21 | S 12 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 28 | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 35 | 80 | 164 | 253 | 307 | 417 | 469 | 434 | 627 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 111 | 111 | 122 | 111 | 44 | 67 | 44 | 111 |
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