Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
23.1° C
0.7° 

Vagabundo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vagabundo surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NE swell with 214 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 4th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s be real with you. I’ve looked at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a bit of a tough stretch for anyone chasing quality waves.

We’re looking at a run of onshore and cross-onshore winds that are going to keep things messy for the most part. The swell is there, but it’s short-period, wind-driven stuff, and it’s coming from the NNE. That’s not the direction we want to see for the best shape. The water’s about average for the time of year, so no worries there.

Currently, the swell energy is moderate, reading around 180 (combined energy) with a period of just 7 seconds. That’s junky, short-period swell, and with the wind blowing right on it, the surf is going to be poor. We’ll see some waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, but it’s going to be a messy, bumpy mess. Sunday looks similar, with a clean sky but the wind swinging more NE and picking up. It's not going to be pretty.

Monday the 3rd, the swell bumps up a touch to 5ft, but the onshore wind is still there. The small period of 6 seconds and the wind are just going to mush it all together. It’s all the same story through the first week: poor surf conditions with the wind chopping everything up.

The middle of the month brings a bit more size, but it’s still the same wind problem. By Thursday the 13th, we’re looking at 6ft to 7ft of swell, but it's still that weak, 7-second period stuff. The energy is building to a moderate 359 to 437, but with the onshore wind, it’s going to be a blown-out, bumpy mess.

The biggest swell arrives on Friday, August 14th. We’re talking about 7ft from the NNE with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 570. But, and this is a big but, the wind is onshore and going to be strong. This is not a day for the faint of heart. At over 5ft, it’s already past beginner-friendly, and with this wind, it will be a tough, challenging paddle for anyone. This setup is looking a lot more interesting for the kite surfers than for us paddle surfers.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell ease back down to the 5ft range, but the wind stays on it. The energy drops back to a moderate 298 to 356, but the conditions remain poor.

Honestly, there’s no standout day in this whole window. The wind is just relentless, and the swell is short-period and wind-blown. With the break at Vagabundos being consistent, it's not a total blank, but you’ll be scratching for anything clean. It’s a poor run, but these stretches don't usually last forever. Keep an eye on the charts, because things can change.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Period (s)
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NNE
7
0.9
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1.2
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5
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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115
161
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149
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214
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128
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167
136
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161
131
Wind (km/h)
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15
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NNE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
7:17AM1.64m
7:46PM1.63m
8:34AM1.59m
9:17PM1.57m
Low Tide
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
1:23PM0.59m
2:04AM0.57m
2:51PM0.63m
3:34AM0.60m
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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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