Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
24.2°C
1.2° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, NNW swell with 577 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. 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 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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 offer.

Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead for the region. We’ve got a solid 16-day window but the surf is looking poor almost the entire run. The first few days are a write-off, but it’s not all bad news – there’s a tiny glimmer of something right at the end, though it’s a long way off.

From Friday 28 August right through to Friday 4 September, it’s a mess. Swell sizes bump around 4 ft to 7 ft, but the wind is relentless – cross-on, onshore, and fresh. The combined energy is moderate, but the quality is just poor. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about. This is a stretch for the kites, not the paddle.

Saturday 5 September morning shows a flicker of life. Vagabundo might see a marginal surf window with the wind turning light onshore from the NNW and 4 ft of N swell. The energy is moderate – barely worth a look. After that, we slide back into poor conditions through to Sunday 6 and Monday 7 September, with swell dropping to 1 ft to 3 ft. The combined energy is weak to moderate, and the wind stays onshore.

The real standout – if you can call it that – is Saturday 12 September. It’s nearly two weeks away, so don’t book the trip yet, but the morning looks like the best on offer. Vagabundo will have a very small 1 ft groundswell from the WNW with a long period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is weak. The wind is cross-on from the NNE, but it’s gentle. This is a small, clean, long-period swell – not for the thrill-seeker, but for the longboarder or the logger who just wants to get out and glide. It’s the only day that might be worth a paddle.

So, to sum it up: a long, frustrating gap of poor surf until a very small, clean window on Saturday 12 September. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
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6
1.9
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7
2.2
N
7
1.6
NNW
11
1.5
N
11
1.3
NNW
10
1.6
NNE
7
1.1
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9
1.5
NNE
8
1.1
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7
1.2
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7
1.5
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7
1.7
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7
1.8
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1.9
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7
2
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8
2
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.5
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8
1.4
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
316
522
541
516
342
292
199
246
113
125
218
285
340
390
428
483
412
319
270
220
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
25
NE
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NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
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NNE
20
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15
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
2:25PM2.19m
2:45AM2.03m
2:56PM2.23m
3:16AM2.06m
3:28PM2.22m
3:48AM2.05m
4:01PM2.15m
4:23AM2.00m
4:38PM2.03m
5:02AM1.90m
5:21PM1.87m
5:48AM1.77m
6:16PM1.69m
Low Tide
8:11AM0.17m
8:38PM0.07m
8:42AM0.12m
9:08PM0.04m
9:14AM0.11m
9:39PM0.05m
9:47AM0.14m
10:11PM0.11m
10:23AM0.21m
10:48PM0.22m
11:05AM0.32m
11:30PM0.37m
11:55AM0.45m
00:24AM0.53m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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