Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
23.8° C
1.1° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, N swell with 479 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 16s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead for the only spot on the cards, Vagabundo. We’re looking at a solid 16-day run, but frankly, the conditions are gonna be a battle for most of it.

The sea's got some energy in it, for sure. We start on Wednesday the 12th with a short-period, wind-affected 4ft swell from the NNE wedging in under a moderate breeze. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate (163) and it’s a messy picture right from the get-go. That cross-onshore wind just won’t let up, chopping everything up.

This pattern locks in through the first week. The swell ticks up a bit, hitting around 6ft by Friday the 14th with energy climbing (362), but that clean face we all want just isn’t there. The wind stays stubbornly cross-onshore, and the wave comment keeps calling it poor surf conditions. It’s frustrating because the size is there for a beginner-friendly wave, but the quality is totally cooked.

We finally see a shift on Monday the 17th. The wind drops right back to a gentle breeze and swings onshore from the north. The swell holds at a clean 5ft, period stretches to 8 or 9 seconds, and the energy gets a real boost (337–373). It’s still not glassy, but it’s a hell of a lot cleaner than what we’ve been dealing with. This is probably the best window of the whole forecast. The swell direction from the north is a decent match for Vagabundo’s optimum, and the lack of howling wind means you might actually get a few workable runners.

Heading into the second week, it’s a bit more of the same story. Tuesday the 18th looks alright with light winds and the swell hanging in there, but from Wednesday the 19th onwards that cross-onshore breeze creeps back in. The swell drops back a touch to 4ft–4ft, but the energy stays moderate (208–243). It’s pretty ordinary.

The end of the run, around the 26th and 27th of August, sees the swell push up over 7ft, hitting 8ft on the 27th with energy hitting strong territory (632). But again, it’s short-period, wind-blown junk. For a beginner-friendly spot like Vagabundo, that size with onshore wind is just a washing machine.

So, the honest truth? There’s no standout session here. The 17th and 18th of August are your best bet – the wind finally cooperates a bit, the swell is a manageable 5ft with reasonable period and moderate energy. It’s not going to be epic, but you might finally get a couple of clean ones. The rest is a write-off.

Keep an eye on the forecasts, though. It tends not to stay this messy forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
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6
1.4
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
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1.7
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7
1.7
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7
1.7
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7
1.8
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7
1.7
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7
1.7
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7
1.5
NNE
7
1.6
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1.6
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8
1.5
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8
1.5
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9
1.6
N
10
1.6
N
9
1.5
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9
1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
96
104
140
164
170
203
277
256
310
363
294
294
249
283
302
309
355
479
449
388
300
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
25
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25
NNE
20
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20
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25
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20
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15
N
15
N
15
NNE
10
N
15
N
10
NNE
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
1:59PM2.30m
2:27AM2.09m
2:41PM2.37m
3:07AM2.11m
3:21PM2.37m
3:46AM2.08m
3:59PM2.29m
4:22AM2.01m
4:36PM2.14m
4:59AM1.91m
5:14PM1.95m
5:35AM1.78m
5:53PM1.75m
Low Tide
7:43AM0.14m
8:18PM-0.05m
8:24AM0.07m
8:59PM-0.08m
9:04AM0.04m
9:37PM-0.05m
9:42AM0.08m
10:13PM0.04m
10:19AM0.17m
10:48PM0.18m
10:56AM0.29m
11:22PM0.34m
11:36AM0.44m
11:59PM0.51m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
22
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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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