Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 277 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM. 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 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a long, hard look at the 16-day window for Vagabundo. I gotta be straight with you right from the jump – this is a tough stretch. The forecast is calling for a persistent run of poor surf conditions, with no standout windows for a quality session. It's a real dry spell, and the only break we've got to look at is Vagabundo itself.
The water temperature is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit, but that's about the only good news.
We start on Friday the 14th with a 6 ft swell from the NNE, but it's a short, weak period of 7 seconds and the cross-onshore wind is already making it choppy. That same story repeats through Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th. The swell drops a little, but the wind stays messy. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting around 170 to 353 (weak to moderate), and it's just not offering any shape.
Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th see the wind lighten up a bit, coming more onshore or light cross-onshore, but the swell is tiny – around 4 ft – and the period is still short. The energy is weak, under 230 (weak). It's not going to be a good time.
From Wednesday the 19th through to the end of the first week, we see a similar pattern. Swell hangs around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period is a pathetic 6 to 8 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore, and the energy is weak to moderate at best. On Thursday the 21st, the period drops to 6 seconds, which is just bad.
Heading into the second week, from the 22nd of August onward, the swell actually starts to build. By Sunday the 23rd, we're seeing 6 ft from the NNE, and by Monday the 24th, we're at 7 ft with the combined energy jumping to 644 (moderate). But here's the kicker – the wind is still cross-onshore and the wave period is only 7-8 seconds. The surf will be bigger, but it's going to be a choppy, bumpy mess. At 7 ft, this is strictly for the experts, but even they won't find much to like with those conditions. The setup here is a beach break, and with that much swell and strong wind, it might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.
The last few days of the window, from the 27th to the 29th, the swell drops back down to 5 ft - 7 ft, but the wind remains a problem. The energy is moderate, but it's still a no-go for quality waves.
Honestly, I can't in good conscience recommend a single session. The entire 16 days is a write-off for quality surf. The only positive is that there are no gaps in the forecast – it's consistently poor rather than completely flat. But that doesn't help you. Keep the board in the bag, and maybe check back in a week; things can change fast. This is a poor run, but it's not the end of the world.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon 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 | N 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 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
256 | 223 | 203 | 172 | 143 | 68 | 151 | 200 | 259 | 189 | 185 | 165 | 181 | 185 | 142 | 136 | 136 | 157 | 205 | 190 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-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 | 9:42AM0.08m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 |
59 | 60 | 34 | 172 | 143 | 56 | 151 | 200 | 259 | 189 | 185 | 165 | 181 | 185 | 142 | 136 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | N 15 |
17 | 15 | 15 | 33 | 32 | 46 | 37 | 26 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 14 | NW 7 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | S 13 |
5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 68 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
256 | 223 | 203 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 136 | 157 | 205 | 190 | 138 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 44 | 40 | 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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