
Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) 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 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a pretty grim 16-day outlook for Vagabundo. The honest truth is there’s not a single decent wave on offer. The whole forecast window is a write-off, so if you’re hanging for a paddle, you’re better off doing something else for a while.
The first few days, starting Tuesday 14 July, the swell is tiny and weak. We’re talking about 2ft of short-period, wind-affected junk from the NNW. The combined energy is a measly 61, which is barely a ripple. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. Water temp is sitting at 73°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing special.
Wednesday 15 July is even worse. Swell drops to 2ft, then 1ft in the afternoon, with the same onshore wind. Seriously poor. Thursday 16 July sees a slight bump to 4ft, but it’s all short-period (5 seconds) and cross-onshore. The energy picks up a bit to 118, but it’s still junk. Friday through to the end of the first week, the swell hangs around 5ft to 6ft, with period never getting above 7 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the ocean is choppy or messy. The combined energy gets into the 200s and 300s, but it’s all wind-slop—no quality, no shape.
There’s a real gap in quality here. From the start right through to the end of the 16 days, it’s all “poor surf conditions.” The second week doesn’t offer any redemption. From 23 July to 29 July, the swell gets a bit bigger, hitting 6ft to 8ft, and the energy climbs into the 400s, 500s, and even 748 on the 26th. But the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, the period is short, and the surf is still labelled as poor. That 8ft on Sunday 26 July is too big for beginners anyway, and with those short-period, onshore conditions, it’s just a messy, lumpy ocean. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The problem is Vagabundo is exposed to swell from the north-northwest, but the wind is almost always coming from the north-northeast, putting it in a cross-on or onshore position. The consistency is there, but the quality is zero. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s pretty normal when the trade winds lock in like this. Don’t hold your breath; forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
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53 | 51 | 32 | 21 | 34 | 67 | 93 | 128 | 193 | 211 | 236 | 277 | 243 | 278 | 277 | 277 | 293 | 244 | 217 | 223 | 268 | |
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 | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:26AM1.71m | 6:42PM1.80m | 7:16AM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:21PM0.49m | 00:59AM0.49m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | |
— | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | 8:58 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 18 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 11 |
53 | 51 | 32 | 21 | 34 | 30 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | S 12 | S 19 | S 19 | NW 9 | W 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 9 | — |
5 | 4 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | N 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | S 13 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 12 | S 8 |
4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
3 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 26 | 67 | 93 | 128 | 193 | 211 | 236 | 277 | 243 | 278 | 277 | 277 | 293 | 244 | 217 | 223 | 268 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 524 | 44 | 122 | 44 | 524 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 111 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 40 |
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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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