Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.7°C
1.6° 

Vagabundo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Vagabundo surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 634 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 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 coming up for our neck of the woods.

Honestly, I’ve gotta call it straight – we’re looking at a pretty grim run. The forecast is a long stretch of mediocre to poor conditions, so don’t expect any fireworks. The water temp is sitting at a mild 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit if you’re desperate enough to paddle out.

The first bit of action worth mentioning? There isn’t really any. We’ve got swell on the table from the 29th of August right through, but it’s all plagued by cross-onshore winds. The energy is moderate at best – we’re talking values of 668 (moderate wave energy) on the 29th, but it’s all messy. The period is a short 11 seconds on that first day, dropping to 7-9 seconds after that, which means weak, crumbly stuff. The wind is a constant 12 mph from the NE or NNE, making everything choppy and blown out. It’s just poor surf conditions day after day.

We do get a slight shift around the 3rd of September into the 5th, where the wind goes "on" (offshore direction for the break), but the swell remains small and short-period. Even then, the quality is still rated as "poor surf conditions". The energy is moderate, but nothing to get excited about.

The whole first week is a washout. The second week doesn’t look any better. The wind stays cross-on or on, with a mix of gentle and moderate breezes, but the swell period stays short (6-7 seconds) and the heights hover around 4 ft to 6 ft. The combined energy dips into the 100s and 200s at times (weak to moderate), but it’s all accompanied by a "poor surf conditions" tag. The only glimmer is on the 12th of September, where the Saturday morning session gets a "marginal" nod with a score of 1/10, and a nice 6 ft swell from the NNE with a period of 7 seconds and a gentle breeze. The energy is strong at 671 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is "on" – so it could be clean. But it’s a one-off, and it’s over a week away, so treat it as a long-shot hope rather than a sure thing.

For the beginner crew, those 5 ft to 7 ft swells are not your friend, especially with the chop. The bigger days (over 7 ft) are only for the experts, and even then, the conditions are poor.

Bottom line: there’s no standout, no hidden gem. If you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross-on wind might be more your thing, but for paddle surfing, it’s a frustrating 16 days. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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29
Sunday
30
Monday
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Tuesday
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1.4
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1.1
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9
1
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9
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
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7
1.1
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7
1.5
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7
1.5
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7
1.6
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7
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2.1
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1.8
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8
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8
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8
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8
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7
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Energy kJ
516
384
212
169
122
125
103
212
210
251
428
569
583
560
424
378
358
300
300
314
Wind (km/h)
20
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25
NE
20
NNE
20
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20
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15
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High Tide
3:16AM2.06m
3:28PM2.22m
3:48AM2.05m
4:01PM2.15m
4:23AM2.00m
4:38PM2.03m
5:02AM1.90m
5:21PM1.87m
5:48AM1.77m
6:16PM1.69m
6:50AM1.64m
7:34PM1.53m
Low Tide
9:08PM0.04m
9:14AM0.11m
9:39PM0.05m
9:47AM0.14m
10:11PM0.11m
10:23AM0.21m
10:48PM0.22m
11:05AM0.32m
11:30PM0.37m
11:55AM0.45m
00:24AM0.53m
1:06PM0.59m
1:43AM0.68m
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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.

Vagabundo is 5 km (3 miles) from Galdar. If you plan a holiday in Gran Canaria, look for hotels and other accommodation in Galdar. Galdar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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