Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 24 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 14s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM.
| 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, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Vagabundo over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight up with you, it's a tough run. We're looking at a solid 10-day stretch where the conditions are just plain ugly. From Friday afternoon the 24th of July right through to the end of the month, it's a write-off. The swell sticks around, but the wind is a mess. That fresh 19 mph breeze straight from the NNE on Friday is going to wreck any chance of a clean wave. As we head into Saturday and Sunday the 25th and 26th, it's the same story with cross-onshore winds and lumpy, choppy seas. The wave energy is moderate, hitting around 700 (moderate energy) on Sunday morning, but it's a total battle out there. This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now.
We do finally see a bit of a change after that. The first week of August brings lighter winds, but the swell drops right off. We're looking at small, knee-to-waist high waves for the 1st and 2nd, with a bit of a longer period of 9 seconds from the NW, but the energy is weak at 77 to 143 (weak energy). It's clean, but you'll be searching hard for a rideable bump.
The one little flicker of hope comes on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning shows some cleaner conditions with a light breeze and the swell is back up a touch to 4 ft (moderate energy of 302). The period's up to 10 seconds from the NNW, which lines up with the optimum direction for this spot. It's only been given a marginal call, so it's not a classic, but it's the only window in this 16-day outlook that even looks worth a paddle.
Other than that, the rest of the first week of August and beyond is a repeat of cross-onshore breezes and poor surf quality. Honestly, there's no standout day here. Keep your board in the car for Monday the 3rd of August morning and see if it cleans up. The rest of the time, the forecasts can change, but right now the surf is a no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | 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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 572 | 587 | 640 | 639 | 751 | 696 | 675 | 560 | 378 | 331 | 318 | 300 | 259 | 215 | 187 | 192 | 215 | 171 | 139 | 152 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 11:16PM1.45m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:05PM0.70m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 8 | S 15 | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 12 | N 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 14 | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | N 15 | W 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 8 | — | N 13 | WNW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 9 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 15 | W 13 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | S 8 | N 14 | — | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 |
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 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 572 | 587 | 640 | 639 | 751 | 696 | 675 | 560 | 378 | 331 | 318 | 300 | 259 | 215 | 187 | 192 | 215 | 171 | 139 | 152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 192 |
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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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