Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
23.1° C
0.7° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 640 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 Friday (Aug 07) 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 0.1m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 7th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch for waves at Vagabundo. This spot is a consistent beginner-friendly break, exposed to the north-northwest, but right now the wind just won't cooperate. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but honestly, there’s not a single session that’s worth paddling out for. The quality is poor across the board, and I mean that. The forecast shows a lot of onshore and cross-onshore winds, mainly from the north and northeast, which just ruin the face of any wave that tries to stand up.

From the start on Friday, July 31st, through the end of the first week, the swell is small, weak, and short-period. We’re talking about 3 ft to 5 ft from the north-northeast with a period of just 6 to 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is low, hovering around 130 to 210 (moderate wave energy), but it doesn’t matter because the wind is a mess. It’s all cross-on or directly onshore, making for choppy, bumpy, poor surf. Not a single morning or afternoon offers a clean window.

Heading into the weekend of August 7th and 8th, things get a bit bigger. The swell bumps up to 7 ft to 8 ft from the same north-northeast direction, with energy jumping into the strong range (580 to 630). But the period is still a short 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s just a lot of lumpy, wind-affected energy. The wind remains onshore or cross-onshore at 9 to 16 mph. This is the kind of surf that’s only for experts, and even then, it’s a battle. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week rolls on, and the pattern doesn’t change. From August 9th through the 15th, we see consistent 6 ft to 7 ft swell from the north-northeast, period hovering around 7 to 8 seconds, and energy staying in the moderate-to-strong range (330 to 586). But the wind? Same story. Onshore from the north or northeast, with a few cross-on sessions, all at 12 to 16 mph. The water temperature is sitting at a normal 74° for the time of year, but you won’t feel it because you won’t be out there.

Bottom line: There are no good surf options in this entire 16-day window. Vagabundo is a consistent spot, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, so forecasts can change. But for now, save your energy. The best thing on offer here is a blank run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
1.4
NNE
7
1.3
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1.1
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1.1
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1
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
147
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105
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97
130
156
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141
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128
96
81
92
71
172
227
407
Wind (km/h)
20
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15
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ENE
15
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High Tide
3:25PM2.13m
3:45AM1.91m
3:57PM2.13m
4:17AM1.91m
4:30PM2.08m
4:52AM1.87m
5:05PM2.00m
5:32AM1.81m
5:46PM1.89m
6:18AM1.73m
6:38PM1.76m
7:17AM1.64m
7:46PM1.63m
Low Tide
9:39PM0.17m
9:40AM0.22m
10:10PM0.17m
10:13AM0.25m
10:43PM0.21m
10:48AM0.31m
11:19PM0.27m
11:29AM0.39m
00:01AM0.36m
12:18PM0.49m
00:54AM0.47m
1:23PM0.59m
2:04AM0.57m
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7:22
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8:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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