Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 599 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. 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 17s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. I’ve got only one spot on the menu – Vagabundo – and I gotta be honest: there’s nothing worth getting wet for. The whole 16-day stretch is a total dud. The wind is stuck onshore from the NNE, blowing 15–16 mph most days, and the swell is coming from the same direction, not the ideal NNW that this break needs. Water temp is about 73°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprise there, but the conditions are just plain ugly.
Starting Saturday 18 July, we’ve got cross-on wind, swell heights 4.6 ft to 5.6 ft, but the period is short – only 7 seconds – so it’s choppy and weak. Combined energy is moderate (around 183–262). Sunday 19 July has a bit more size at 5.6 ft, but still cross-on 16 mph wind. No good.
Through the week, Monday 20 July to Thursday 24 July, swell climbs to 6.2 ft–6.9 ft, still onshore NNE wind, and energy is moderate to strong (399–528). Period stays short, 7–8 seconds. Friday 25 July and Saturday 26 July see swell up to 7.2 ft–8.2 ft, with onshore wind 12–16 mph, and energy hitting 575–903. Then
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 178 | 170 | 218 | 259 | 250 | 343 | 387 | 408 | 408 | 369 | 334 | 344 | 379 | 390 | 426 | 494 | 520 | 599 | 507 | 494 | 559 |
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 | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:11PM2.16m | 5:40AM1.82m | 5:55PM1.99m | 6:26AM1.71m | 6:42PM1.80m | 7:16AM1.61m | 7:36PM1.62m | 8:15AM1.53m | 8:42PM1.49m | 9:26AM1.49m | 10:02PM1.43m | 10:41AM1.51m | 11:16PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50AM0.23m | 11:30PM0.20m | 11:34AM0.35m | 00:14AM0.34m | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:59AM0.49m | 1:15PM0.62m | 1:52AM0.62m | 2:23PM0.72m | 2:58AM0.71m | 3:46PM0.75m | 4:13AM0.73m | 5:05PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 8 | — | S 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 14 | W 13 | NW 12 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | S 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 178 | 170 | 218 | 259 | 250 | 343 | 387 | 408 | 408 | 369 | 334 | 344 | 379 | 390 | 426 | 494 | 520 | 599 | 507 | 494 | 559 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 111 | 111 | 110 | 44 | 111 | 44 | 44 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 192 | 111 | 111 | 111 |
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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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