Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, N swell with 1,283 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s showing up for this stretch we’ve got. Honestly, it’s a rough patch for us at Vagabundo. The next 16 days look pretty glum, with the first two days offering up something, but then a long dry spell of poor conditions and no real standouts to get excited about.
For Sunday the 23rd, we get a tiny window. Early on, there’s a brief chance with 4ft swell from the NNW, a 14-second period, and a light 6 mph breeze from the north keeping it glassy. It’s clean, but the combined energy is 660 – moderate. The water is 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s the only time we get a real look, and even then, it’s just marginal. Everything after that goes downhill fast.
From Monday the 24th right through to the end of the first week and into the second, it’s all cross-onshore winds and poor surf conditions. The wind stays up around 12 to 19 mph from the NNE, and the water gets rough. The swell builds a bit – we see 6ft on Monday morning, and then a bigger push on Saturday the 29th with a 6ft NNW swell at 13 seconds, energy hitting 1295, but the wind is still ripping cross-onshore. For an exposed beginner spot like Vagabundo, that just means messy, choppy lines. Not worth a paddle.
By the end of August and into September, the swell size starts climbing. We’re looking at 8ft to 8ft from the NNE from the 1st to the 4th of September. Combined energy gets up to over 1100. But the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, and the period drops to 8 seconds – short-period junk. For a beach setup, 8ft with a short period and onshore wind is basically unsurfable for anyone but the most die-hard experts, and even then it won’t be pretty. It’s more of a kite surfing show than a paddle session.
The only real flicker of hope is Monday the 7th of September, early morning. Light 6 mph breeze from the north, 4ft NNE swell, 8-second period, energy at 298 – but it’s still labeled marginal. Could be a quiet little session if you’re desperate, but it’s not a standout.
Honestly, there’s no true standout here. The best on offer is that first Sunday afternoon – 4ft, clean, light wind. After that, you’re looking at over a week of poor to zero surf quality. Sometimes it’s just like that in this area. Forecasts can shift, but right now, it’s a lean run. Keep your stick waxed and your eyes peeled.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNW 13 | N 12 | N 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
536 | 1174 | 887 | 750 | 595 | 443 | 326 | 207 | 157 | 113 | 130 | 28 | 91 | 153 | 220 | 298 | 640 | 995 | 628 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:58PM1.49m | 12:14PM1.69m | 00:39AM1.62m | 12:51PM1.84m | 1:13AM1.75m | 1:24PM1.99m | 1:44AM1.87m | 1:55PM2.11m | 2:14AM1.97m | 2:25PM2.19m | 2:45AM2.03m | 2:56PM2.23m | 3:16AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:51PM0.65m | 5:57AM0.64m | 6:33PM0.51m | 6:37AM0.50m | 7:07PM0.37m | 7:10AM0.37m | 7:39PM0.25m | 7:41AM0.26m | 8:08PM0.14m | 8:11AM0.17m | 8:38PM0.07m | 8:42AM0.12m | 9:08PM0.04m | |||||||
— | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | W 8 | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | N 12 | N 9 | N 16 | NNW 13 | N 12 | N 11 |
536 | 1174 | 887 | 750 | 595 | 443 | 326 | 207 | 157 | 113 | 1 | 28 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 46 | 995 | 628 | 326 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 9 | — | N 12 | NNW 13 | SW 9 | — | SW 9 | NNW 10 |
102 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 3 | 16 | 3 | — | 3 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | W 8 | S 10 | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | S 19 | S 18 |
22 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 7 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 130 | 20 | 91 | 153 | 220 | 298 | 640 | 300 | 289 | 272 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 40 | 67 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 121 | 192 | 524 | 524 | 121 | 121 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 40 | 111 |
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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.











