Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.1° C
1.4° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with 259 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. 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 14s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this stretch is a tough one for the paddle crew at Vagabundo. Over the next 16 days, the forecast is pretty much a write-off for decent surf. The wind is locked in from the north through northeast at 9 to 19 mph, blowing cross-on or onshore almost every session, and the swell is a short-period, wind-blown mess. The wave energy is moderate, sitting around 151 to 432, but it’s all poor-quality junk.

Saturday the 15th starts us off with 6 ft of messy NNE swell at a short 7 seconds, and a moderate breeze making it choppy. Honestly, that’s more of a kiteboarding scene than a surf. Sunday the 16th drops to 4 ft, same short period, still cross-on and choppy. Monday the 17th sees the wind swing onshore from the north, with 4–4 ft, but the wave state is unknown and the conditions are just not there.

From Tuesday the 18th through to the 28th of August, it’s a long, grim run. Swell hovers between 3 ft and 6 ft, period never gets above 9 seconds, and the wind just won’t let up. The swell direction is mostly NNE or N, which is directly opposing the optimum NNW direction for Vagabundo, so even the shape is working against us. Late in the run, on Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th, we see swell nudge up to 6 ft with combined energy hitting 385 to 432 (moderate energy), but it’s still short-period wind swell with onshore or cross-onshore winds. That’s still poor, choppy, and messy – no silver lining.

There are no standout days here, folks. If you’re a beginner, the 5 ft and above days from the 26th onward might be too much, but honestly, the conditions are so poor it doesn’t matter. The only bright spot is that Vagabundo is consistent, so the waves will be there – just not worth paddling out for. This is one of those spells where you save the wax for another time.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
0.7
NNW
9
1.1
NNE
8
1.2
N
8
1.2
NNE
9
1.1
N
9
1.1
N
9
1.1
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8
1.1
N
9
1.1
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9
1
N
8
1
N
8
1
N
8
1.1
N
8
1.2
N
8
1.2
N
8
1.1
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
256
223
203
172
143
68
151
200
259
189
185
165
181
185
142
136
136
157
205
190
138
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:59PM2.29m
4:22AM2.01m
4:36PM2.14m
4:59AM1.91m
5:14PM1.95m
5:35AM1.78m
5:53PM1.75m
6:16AM1.64m
6:38PM1.54m
7:08AM1.50m
7:43PM1.38m
8:27AM1.41m
9:24PM1.31m
Low Tide
9:42AM0.08m
10:13PM0.04m
10:19AM0.17m
10:48PM0.18m
10:56AM0.29m
11:22PM0.34m
11:36AM0.44m
11:59PM0.51m
12:20PM0.60m
00:42AM0.67m
1:21PM0.74m
1:47AM0.80m
2:59PM0.82m
3:32AM0.84m
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7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
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7:33
7:35
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8:40
8:39
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
22
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25
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24
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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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