Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.1m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – this is a tough run. We’ve got a solid block of nothing from the start right through to the end of the forecast. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing. There’s not a single gem hiding in here.
The main break we’re looking at is Vagabundo. It’s a consistent, exposed beginner spot, which is usually a good sign, but the wind and swell just aren’t playing ball. Right from Saturday morning the 25th of July, we’re hit with a 8ft swell from the NNE, but it’s got a short period of only 8 seconds and a cross-onshore wind at 19 mph. The water’s got a moderate amount of energy behind it (657), but it’s all lumpy and messy. That’s a no-go.
This pattern sticks around like a bad cold. All through the end of July and into August, the swell stays between 4ft and 7ft, almost always from the NNE, with a period that never gets above 8 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, from the NNE, blowing between 6 mph and 19 mph. The combined energy ticks up a bit from the low hundreds to the mid-hundreds, and even pushes into the 900s on Thursday the 6th of August, but the wind is just too strong and the direction is wrong. It’s choppy, lumpy, and looks more like a windy day at the lake than a surfable ocean.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. But honestly, with the swell and wind locked in this pattern, this setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The waves are there, but the quality is just poor. There are no standouts, no hidden windows. Sometimes the surf just goes quiet, and this is one of those times. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank.
Stay patient, mates. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 657 | 679 | 751 | 696 | 608 | 499 | 331 | 288 | 276 | 266 | 234 | 215 | 158 | 137 | 200 | 187 | 161 | 170 | 170 | 156 | 156 |
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 | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:43AM1.59m | 00:13AM1.53m | 12:32PM1.70m | 00:57AM1.63m | 1:12PM1.82m | 1:34AM1.72m | 1:48PM1.94m | 2:09AM1.80m | 2:22PM2.03m | 2:41AM1.86m | 2:54PM2.10m | 3:13AM1.90m | 3:25PM2.13m | 3:45AM1.91m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:21AM0.68m | 6:04PM0.61m | 6:14AM0.59m | 6:50PM0.50m | 6:56AM0.49m | 7:28PM0.39m | 7:32AM0.39m | 8:03PM0.30m | 8:05AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.23m | 8:37AM0.25m | 9:07PM0.19m | 9:08AM0.22m | 9:39PM0.17m | |||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 21 | 37 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | N 15 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 11 | N 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | N 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | W 13 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 9 | — | S 9 | S 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | S 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 657 | 679 | 751 | 696 | 608 | 499 | 331 | 288 | 276 | 266 | 234 | 215 | 158 | 137 | 200 | 187 | 161 | 170 | 170 | 156 | 156 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 40 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 67 |
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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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