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Vagabundo Surf Forecast
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Vagabundo surfForecast / Gran Canaria / Spain
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Vagabundo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
20.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The surf forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 12th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 12 | |
40 | 31 | 54 | 45 | 84 | 100 | 73 | 104 | 104 | 80 | 77 | 244 | 220 | 562 | 538 | 486 | 726 | 409 | 705 | 691 | 909 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 4:13PM1.84m | 4:36AM1.62m | 4:52PM1.74m | 5:17AM1.52m | 5:38PM1.65m | 6:10AM1.43m | 6:37PM1.58m | 7:21AM1.38m | 7:49PM1.56m | 8:42AM1.41m | 9:02PM1.61m | 9:53AM1.51m | 10:04PM1.71m | 10:49AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:26PM0.42m | 10:30AM0.51m | 11:08PM0.54m | 11:11AM0.61m | 11:59PM0.64m | 12:03PM0.71m | 1:06AM0.70m | 1:13PM0.77m | 2:25AM0.69m | 2:36PM0.76m | 3:36AM0.60m | 3:48PM0.68m | 4:32AM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 |
 | 8:38 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:42 | — | 8:43 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 12 |
 kJ | 40 | 31 | 15 | 27 | 84 | 100 | 73 | 104 | 104 | 80 | 29 | 37 | 220 | 562 | 538 | 486 | 726 | 409 | 705 | 691 | 909 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 10 | W 8 | NE 6 | NE 5 | WNW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 11 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 6 | 21 | 29 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 54 | 44 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 36 | 88 | 107 | 216 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 12 | N 12 | WSW 4 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | S 16 | — | NNW 13 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 19 | 8 | 5 | — | 35 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | SW 3 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 19 | 28 | 54 | 45 | 45 | 31 | — | — | — | 2 | 77 | 244 | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 126 | 111 | 111 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 121 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 40 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 39 | 31 | 40 | 40 | 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.
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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