Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.2° C
1.3° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, N swell with 865 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 0.2m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 24th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little corner of the coast.

To be honest, looking at the whole 16-day window, I gotta say it’s a bit of a tough stretch. There’s not a single day that jumps out as epic. The wind is just relentless, hammering us from the NNE for the entire run, keeping things messy. It’s going to be a long wait for a clean set.

The only spot we’ve got to look at is Vagabundo. This break is consistent, so it’s always trying to catch something, and it’s exposed to the swell. The optimum direction here would be a clean NNW groundswell, but what we’re getting is a lot of wind-affected N and NNE lines. Beginners will find the smaller days manageable, but there’s nothing here to get the heart racing.

Starting from Thursday the 20th of August right through the weekend and into the following week, it’s pretty bleak. We're looking at small, short-period swell around the 3ft mark with periods of 6-8 seconds. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore *constantly*, so expect choppy, bumpy conditions. The wave energy is weak to moderate (113 to 216), and the surf quality is rated as poor the whole time. There’s really no reason to get wet.

Now, around Monday the 24th of August, we see a spike in energy. The swell jumps to 5ft from the N with a much longer 12-second period. The combined energy hits 761 (moderate wave energy), which is interesting, but the wind is still working against us with a gentle onshore breeze in the morning and a cross-onshore in the afternoon. It’s a “marginal” call at best.

The middle of the second week picks up again. From Thursday the 27th of August through to the beginning of September, we see the swell staying around 7ft to 8ft from the NNE with periods of 7-8 seconds. For a solid chunk of time, the wave energy is high, frequently kicking out readings between 444 and 817. That’s some serious water moving around. But again, the wind is the killer. It’s coming from the NNE at 12-19 mph, almost always cross-onshore, making the conditions choppy, lumpy, and blown-out. At this size (over 5ft and often over 8ft), this spot is really only for experienced surfers, and even then, the wind is going to make it a battle. With that much wind and size on a beach setup, this honestly looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

The run finishes out on Friday the 4th of September with the swell dropping back to 4ft and the wind still messing things up. A real shame.

So, what’s the standout? There isn’t one. If I had to pick the least bad moment, it would be Monday morning, August 24th, at Vagabundo. That 5ft N groundswell with a 12-second period (761 energy) has the best potential shape, but the gentle onshore wind from the NNE will put a crinkle on it. It’s more of a “keep an eye on it” than a “get the car packed” situation.

Vagabundo is the only game in town, but the wind is the main character in this story, and it’s not a friendly one. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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0
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0
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1
1
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
N
8
1.2
N
8
1.4
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
7
1.1
N
7
1
NNE
6
0.5
N
12
1
NNE
7
1
N
10
0.9
N
9
1.5
N
13
1.6
N
12
1.5
N
12
1.4
N
11
1
NNW
10
1
N
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
8
1.5
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
195
114
188
175
107
82
82
108
186
133
771
761
639
449
201
173
132
66
63
136
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:08AM1.50m
7:43PM1.38m
8:27AM1.41m
9:24PM1.31m
10:09AM1.42m
11:00PM1.36m
11:24AM1.53m
11:58PM1.49m
12:14PM1.69m
00:39AM1.62m
12:51PM1.84m
1:13AM1.75m
1:24PM1.99m
1:44AM1.87m
Low Tide
1:21PM0.74m
1:47AM0.80m
2:59PM0.82m
3:32AM0.84m
4:47PM0.77m
5:03AM0.77m
5:51PM0.65m
5:57AM0.64m
6:33PM0.51m
6:37AM0.50m
7:07PM0.37m
7:10AM0.37m
7:39PM0.25m
part cloud
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7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:36
8:35
8:34
8:32
8:31
8:30
8:30
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Temp °C
24
24
23
24
24
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23
22
Feels °C
24
24
23
24
24
24
23
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22
24
24
22
25
25
24
23
24
22
23
22
21
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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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