Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
22.1° C
0.2° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 388 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 18s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down for the imperial crew.

The outlook is a rough one, mate. Sixteen days, and the first real surf recommendation doesn’t show up until the 12th of July. There’s a big dry spell before that, so don’t rush. The first few days have some swell, but the wind is just ruining it.

The only spot in the game is Vagabundo. Water temp is about average for the season, nothing wild.

Starting Sunday the 12th, we get a 4ft swell from the NNW, but it’s a short 8-second period, and the wind is onshore at 6 to 12 mph. The energy is weak to moderate (172–210), and the surf is poor. Not worth your time. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are worse: cross-onshore wind, choppy, and the swell drops to 2ft by Tuesday afternoon. The energy is pathetic (65–169). Skip it.

From Wednesday the 15th, the swell picks up, but it’s a messy, short-period windswell from the N and NE. Wind stays cross-onshore, making it choppy. By Thursday the 16th, we’re looking at 5ft, but it’s a short 7-second period, and the wind is up to 15 mph. Energy is building (248), but quality is still poor.

The real push, if you can call it that, starts Friday the 17th. The swell holds at 6ft to 6ft from the NNE, but the period is still a weak 7-8 seconds. The wind is onshore, and the energy is moderate to strong (339–369). It’s bigger, but messy. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are similar: 6ft, onshore wind, poor surf. Energy stays in the 342–379 range.

The standout, if we have to pick one, is Saturday the 25th of July. The swell hits 7ft from the N, with a 7-second period. The wind is onshore at 15-18 mph, so it’s going to be blown out and heavy. The energy is strong (431–434). This is for experts only. Over 5ft is getting serious, and the short period makes it dumpy and hard to handle. Not for beginners.

Sunday the 26th is similar, with 6ft and strong energy (417–443), but again, onshore wind and short period. It’s not clean.

For the whole run, Vagabundo is a consistent spot, but it’s exposed, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore. The combination of wind and short-period swell means the waves are choppy and poor. With the swell size mostly over 5ft from the 17th on, it’s too big for beginners, and the strong winds make it more of a kite-surfing session than a surfing one.

So, bottom line: the best on offer is the 25th and 26th of July, where you get the biggest swell, but it’s a messy, blown-out mess. If you’re an expert and don’t mind the wind, you might get a few heavy drops. For everyone else, stay on the beach.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
8
1.1
NNW
10
1
NNW
10
1
NNW
9
1
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
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NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
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8
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N
8
1.1
NE
5
1.3
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6
1.5
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
210
175
164
169
106
76
53
51
33
58
93
164
236
310
363
336
388
339
348
361
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
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NE
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20
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20
NNE
Wind State
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on
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on
High Tide
12:28PM1.97m
00:59AM1.93m
1:21PM2.12m
1:53AM2.01m
2:11PM2.24m
2:42AM2.05m
2:58PM2.32m
3:28AM2.05m
3:43PM2.33m
4:13AM2.00m
4:27PM2.28m
4:57AM1.92m
5:11PM2.16m
Low Tide
6:09AM0.32m
6:45PM0.21m
7:04AM0.23m
7:40PM0.08m
7:54AM0.15m
8:30PM-0.02m
8:40AM0.10m
9:18PM-0.05m
9:24AM0.10m
10:03PM-0.02m
10:07AM0.15m
10:47PM0.07m
10:50AM0.23m
11:30PM0.20m
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7:13
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7:15
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9:01
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
21
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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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