Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 302 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. 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 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what's on the cards.
Honestly, it's a tough run ahead. The finder hasn't flagged anything worth paddling out for, and looking through the data, I can see why. The whole 16-day window is a total write-off for decent surf at Vagabundo. Every single session from now through to Sunday, 30th August, is marked as poor surf conditions. That's a long dry spell, mate.
The main issue is a persistent cross-onshore or onshore wind. It's a moderate breeze most days, around 9 to 16 mph, which is just chopping everything to bits. The swell is coming from the north-northeast, which is fine for the break, but the period is short, mostly 6 to 9 seconds, meaning it's weak, wind-driven junk, not a proper groundswell. The wave energy never really gets going, staying in the weak to moderate range, hitting a peak of 660 on the 24th of August, but it's meaningless with that wind ruining the surface.
The biggest surf we see is around 7 ft on the morning of Monday, 24th August. That's a bit of size, but it's coming with a 16 mph cross-onshore breeze, so it'll be a messy, bumpy ocean. For a beginner spot like Vagabundo, anything over 5 ft is already pushing it, and that day is a no-go for anyone who doesn't want a beating.
There are no standouts here. No one day is better than another. The wind barely lets up, and when it does go light offshore later on the 28th and 29th, the swell has dropped away to barely 3 ft with next to no energy (90 and under). It's flatter than a pancake.
So, what's the call? For the next 16 days, you're better off leaving the board in the shed. This area just isn't getting any love. It's one of those blank runs that happens sometimes. Don't write the spot off forever, but right now, there's nothing to chase.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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 | NNW 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 256 | 229 | 203 | 172 | 143 | 56 | 151 | 207 | 211 | 194 | 150 | 133 | 146 | 146 | 171 | 113 | 140 | 196 | 234 | 186 | 186 |
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 | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:59PM2.29m | 4:22AM2.01m | 4:36PM2.14m | 4:59AM1.91m | 5:14PM1.95m | 5:35AM1.78m | 5:53PM1.75m | 6:16AM1.64m | 6:38PM1.54m | 7:08AM1.50m | 7:43PM1.38m | 8:27AM1.41m | 9:24PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.04m | 10:19AM0.17m | 10:48PM0.18m | 10:56AM0.29m | 11:22PM0.34m | 11:36AM0.44m | 11:59PM0.51m | 12:20PM0.60m | 00:42AM0.67m | 1:21PM0.74m | 1:47AM0.80m | 2:59PM0.82m | 3:32AM0.84m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 10 | N 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 59 | 60 | 49 | 172 | 143 | 45 | 151 | 207 | 211 | 194 | 150 | 133 | 146 | 146 | 10 | 113 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | NW 9 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 17 | 15 | 6 | 33 | 32 | 52 | 62 | 26 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | NW 10 | S 14 | SW 16 | NW 9 | — | W 11 | W 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 20 | — | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 256 | 229 | 203 | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 171 | — | 140 | 196 | 234 | 186 | 186 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 16 | 40 | 16 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 44 |
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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).
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