Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
23.7° C
0.9° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, N swell with 383 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. 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 15s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for surf. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a lot of small, weak energy and persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds that are just going to ruin any chance of clean waves. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit if you’re just floating around.

The first real glimmer of something happens way down the track, on the 25th of August. Tuesday morning at Vagabundo, we see a jump in energy – the combined swell energy hits 652 (moderate) – with a 4 ft swell from the north. The period is a tasty 11 seconds, which is proper groundswell. It’s still cross-onshore with a gentle breeze, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but it’s the best we’ll see. The afternoon picks up to 7 ft from the north-northeast, with the energy climbing to 867 (still moderate). That’s a solid size, but it’s getting towards the top end for beginners. The wind stays cross-onshore, but it’s still gentle, so it might be rideable if you’re keen.

The 26th of August, Wednesday morning, is another look. We’ve got 7 ft from the north-northeast with a period of 8 seconds, and energy at 631. The wind is light cross-onshore, which is better than most of what we’ve seen, but it’s still not clean. That’s a powerful swell, but the short period means it’ll be a bit close and dumpy. For experts only at that size.

After that, it’s back to the same old story – dirty, onshore winds and mediocre swell through the end of the month and into the 31st. Nothing worth writing home about. The swell direction is mostly north-northeast, which is a fair match for the spot’s optimum from the north-northwest, but the wind is just killing it.

Honestly, there’s no standout session here. If you’re desperate, the 25th and 26th of August are your best bets, but keep your expectations low. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s pretty normal. Could be interesting for kite surfing with the consistent wind, but for paddle surfing, it’s a tough beat.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
15
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High Tide
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
10:09AM1.42m
11:00PM1.36m
Low Tide
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
4:47PM0.77m
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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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