Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, NNW swell with 1,174 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 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 0.2m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – up and down this region, it’s a tough run of conditions we’re looking at. We’ve only got one spot flagged, and the wind is going to make things ugly for a long stretch. There is no real standout session in the immediate future, but I’ll walk you through it so you know what to expect.
We’re kicking off on Sunday the 23rd of August at Vagabundo. The water here is sitting at 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that little extra warmth. Swell is rolling in at 3.3 ft from the north with a 10-second period, and combined wave energy is moderate at best (267). But here’s the problem – that light breeze is blowing cross-on, making it a messy little ripple machine. The score is flat, mate. That Sunday afternoon offers 3.6 ft from the NNW with a solid 14-second period, so the energy jumps to strong (660), but the wind is straight onshore and the forecast calls it marginal. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.
Monday the 24th through Wednesday the 27th is a write-off. Swell sticks between 3.3 ft and 5.9 ft – big enough for some push, but every session has a moderate to fresh breeze chopping it up cross-on. The energy on Monday morning hits strong (887) with 5.9 ft and a 12-second period, but it’s ruined by the wind. By Thursday the 27th, period drops to a shocking 5 seconds with energy barely creeping into double digits (66 and 48). That’s weak, short-period junk.
Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th see the swell jump up to 6.6 ft – 7.2 ft from the NNE, with moderate energy (355-864). But that period is still short (7-8 seconds) and the wind is a fresh cross-on mess. This is not paddle-friendly. For a beach setup like this, with that wind and lumpy chop, the kites are going to have way more fun than we are.
Sunday the 30th of August calms down to 3.6 ft from the north with a nice 11-second period – energy at 489. But the cross-on breeze still kills it. As we roll into the first week of September, the story doesn’t change. Swell sits between 3.9 ft and 6.2 ft, but the period stays poor (6-8 seconds) and the wind is relentless. Morning of Thursday the 3rd of September shows 5.6 ft with a 7-second period and energy at 282, but it’s the same story. The closest we get to something usable is Saturday the 5th of September morning with 5.6 ft from NNE at 8 seconds and lighter wind – but it’s still just onshore. Not clean enough to call it.
Honestly, there are no good days here. This is a 16-day blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual when the wind patterns lock in like this. You’ve got a 5-day gap from Sunday the 23rd until Thursday the 27th where the surf is poor, and it barely improves after that. Keep your board in the bag, check back with me next week, and hope the forecasts shift.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
184 | 536 | 1174 | 887 | 750 | 535 | 342 | 307 | 234 | 184 | 135 | 61 | 36 | 46 | 176 | 352 | 495 | 638 | 519 | 644 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:24AM1.53m | 11:58PM1.49m | 12:14PM1.69m | 00:39AM1.62m | 12:51PM1.84m | 1:13AM1.75m | 1:24PM1.99m | 1:44AM1.87m | 1:55PM2.11m | 2:14AM1.97m | 2:25PM2.19m | 2:45AM2.03m | 2:56PM2.23m | 3:16AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.65m | 5:57AM0.64m | 6:33PM0.51m | 6:37AM0.50m | 7:07PM0.37m | 7:10AM0.37m | 7:39PM0.25m | 7:41AM0.26m | 8:08PM0.14m | 8:11AM0.17m | 8:38PM0.07m | 8:42AM0.12m | 9:08PM0.04m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 8 | — | N 12 | NNW 12 | N 13 | N 11 | N 14 | NNW 10 |
184 | 536 | 1174 | 887 | 750 | 535 | 342 | 307 | 234 | 184 | 135 | 61 | 28 | 1 | — | 3 | 13 | 119 | 345 | 58 | 418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 |
26 | 102 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 17 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 |
57 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 11 | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | 19 | 36 | 46 | 176 | 352 | 495 | 638 | 519 | 644 | 241 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 16 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 121 | 524 | 121 | 524 | 524 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 40 | 111 |
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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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