Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, N swell with 892 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in from the beach. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, folks, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. Looking at this 16-day window, we’ve got a long, long run of poor surf conditions. The first decent chance doesn’t appear until the morning of Wednesday, 2nd September. That’s a full 13-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is mostly a problem, blowing from the north-northeast, and it’s just relentless.
The only spot that even gets a look-in is Vagabundo. It’s a consistent beginner-friendly break, but it’s been cursed with a constant cross-onshore breeze that’s been chopping up everything. The swell energy is mostly weak, with values around 123 to 280 (moderate wave energy) early on, but it’s all short-period, wind-driven junk.
Now, on the morning of Wednesday, 2nd September, we finally get a break. The wind is forecast to go glassy, with a slight air, from the east-southeast. That’s the best wind we’ve seen all run. The swell will be a solid 6 ft from the north-northeast, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 637 (strong wave energy). It’s not a huge swell, but with that glassy wind, the surf will be as clean as it gets around here. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 76°.
The following afternoon, Wednesday, 2nd September, still looks okay with a bit of a bump to 6 ft and a light offshore wind from the north, but the morning is the true standout. Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th build up to 7 ft from the north-northeast, but the wind turns back onshore or cross, making it messy again. That 7 ft swell is going to be a bit much for beginners, but it’s still manageable for the average surfer if the wind was good, but it won’t be.
So, if you’re desperate, mark your calendar for the morning of Wednesday, 2nd September. That’s your one shot. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for something to change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 200 | 202 | 106 | 176 | 176 | 114 | 88 | 82 | 91 | 186 | 132 | 892 | 736 | 576 | 505 | 231 | 176 | 125 | 270 | 135 | 135 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:43PM1.38m | 8:27AM1.41m | 9:24PM1.31m | 10:09AM1.42m | 11:00PM1.36m | 11:24AM1.53m | 11:58PM1.49m | 12:14PM1.69m | 00:39AM1.62m | 12:51PM1.84m | 1:13AM1.75m | 1:24PM1.99m | 1:44AM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.74m | 1:47AM0.80m | 2:59PM0.82m | 3:32AM0.84m | 4:47PM0.77m | 5:03AM0.77m | 5:51PM0.65m | 5:57AM0.64m | 6:33PM0.51m | 6:37AM0.50m | 7:07PM0.37m | 7:10AM0.37m | 7:39PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | N 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 8 | 46 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 71 | 82 | 186 | 132 | 892 | 736 | 576 | 505 | 231 | 176 | 125 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 9 | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 8 | N 12 | N 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 109 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | S 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 13 | W 8 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 200 | 202 | 106 | 176 | 176 | 114 | 88 | 82 | 91 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 270 | 135 | 135 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 40 | 44 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 104 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 111 | 67 | 524 | 524 |
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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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