
Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.1m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vagabundo over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let’s not sugarcoat it. For the next sixteen days, Vagabundo is a dead zone. There’s not a single good wave in the forecast. We’re looking at a solid two-week gap where the conditions are just plain ugly. The wind is stuck blowing from the north and northeast, either onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is a short-period, messy mess. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing to write home about there.
It kicks off Friday, July 31st, with a weak 5ft swell from the NNE, but it’s got a short 7-second period and a cross-on breeze from the NE at 12 mph. The wave energy is low (234), and it’s just choppy, poor surf. That same story repeats day after day through the first week. The swell drops a little, the wind stays wrong, and the energy stays weak. Honestly, it’s a total dud for a paddle.
Into the second week, the swell picks up a bit but the wind gets stronger. By Monday, August 10th, the swell is 4ft from the NNE, but the wind is up to 16 mph and the energy jumps to 410 – still, the wind is just ruining it. By Tuesday, August 11th, we see a 6ft NNE swell with a 10-second period and a solid 523 energy reading, but it’s cross-onshore at 16 mph. That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s a total mess. The wind stays strong and onshore right through to August 15th, with the swell hitting 6ft. For a spot like Vagabundo, a beach setup with that kind of onshore wind and that much energy, it’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a surfer’s. Don’t even bother paddling out.
The bottom line is: there’s no standout, no hidden gem, no window of clean waves. This is one of those blank runs that’s normal for the area when the wind doesn’t play ball. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be finding something else to do.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
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204 | 154 | 151 | 105 | 102 | 108 | 101 | 112 | 161 | 181 | 154 | 146 | 162 | 132 | 99 | 81 | 51 | 39 | 45 | 41 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
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 | 9:08AM0.22m | 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 | |||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 10 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 |
21 | 20 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 25 | 19 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | S 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 12 | NW 9 | N 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
3 | 30 | 18 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | — | N 10 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | N 9 | S 11 | NW 11 | — | S 16 | SW 12 | NW 11 | N 12 | N 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 |
6 | — | 18 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
204 | 154 | 151 | 105 | 102 | 108 | 101 | 112 | 161 | 181 | 154 | 146 | 162 | 132 | 99 | 81 | 51 | 39 | 45 | 41 | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 121 | 16 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 104 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 111 | 85 | 111 | 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.











