
Surf Forecasts:
Vagabundo surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 4PM. 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 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
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 lined up for us at Vagabundo over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – the first week and a half is a bit of a grind. The wind is a problem. It’s coming from the NNE and NE, mostly cross-onshore, and it’s just messing up the surface. We’re looking at waist to chest-high swell, around 4 ft to 5 ft, but that short period of 7 to 8 seconds means the waves are weak and lumpy. The combined energy is moderate at best, sitting between 204 and 457 (moderate wave energy). The water temp is a balmy 76°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re getting frustrated.
Monday the 7th starts with a 5 ft swell from the NNE, but that 12 mph cross-on wind makes it choppy and poor. Tuesday the 8th and Wednesday the 9th are a little lighter wind-wise, but still cross-onshore, so the waves are just fairly choppy. It’s not surfable in a way that’s fun. Later in the week, the wind swings more onshore, especially Saturday the 12th, when we see a bump in size to 7 ft, but the period is still only 8 seconds, and the onshore wind is 12-15 mph. That’s a messy, bumpy wall of water – kite surfers might be having a ball, but for paddle surfing, it’s a pass.
We hit a dry patch from about Monday the 14th through Wednesday the 16th. The swell drops to 2 ft to 3 ft. The period does get long, up to 13 seconds on the 14th, but the energy is marginal (258 to 289). It’s labeled as a "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions," which is code for "maybe if you’re desperate and have a longboard." The wind is light, though, so if you’re just floating around, it’s not ugly.
Now, the real talking point – and the only standout in this whole outlook – comes later. Thursday the 17th through Saturday the 19th. We’ve got a pulse of proper swell. On Thursday the 17th, we see 6 ft to 7 ft from the NNE, with a period bumping up to 8 seconds, and the energy hits 640 to 767. That’s strong. But the wind is a factor – onshore or cross-onshore.
The best window is Saturday the 19th. The swell is 7 ft to 7 ft from the N, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is 973 (strong) – that’s the most juice we see in the whole forecast. The wind is from the ENE and NE at 9 mph, cross-onshore, but gentle. The conditions are “fairly choppy” but it’s the best we’ve got. This is the highlight. For a spot like Vagabundo, which is consistent and exposed to the north, that 10-second period from the N is going to line up nicely. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have a few out, but it’s nothing like a packed peak. This swell is a bit on the bigger side (over 5 ft), so it’s pushing into intermediate territory. Beginners might find it a little hefty. The 7 ft is manageable for experienced surfers, but it’s not a day for the first-timers.
After that, Sunday the 20th drops back to 5 ft-5 ft, and the energy drops to 359-441. The wind stays cross-onshore, and the period shortens to 9 seconds. It’s okay, but nothing special.
The last few days, Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd, fade out. Wind picks up to 12-15 mph, and the swell drops to 3 ft or even 2 ft. The period on the 22nd is long at 12-13 seconds, but that’s a groundswell from the NNW with basically no height. The energy is weak (188-238). Not worth the paddle.
So, here’s the bottom line: don’t waste your time early on. The only real call is to aim for Saturday the 19th. That’s the one day where the swell size, direction, and energy come together in a meaningful way. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the forecast, but it’s the only true standout in the whole 16-day window. The rest is a write-off or marginal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
220 | 195 | 219 | 197 | 210 | 228 | 276 | 237 | 249 | 236 | 163 | 197 | 237 | 240 | 385 | 547 | 588 | 460 | 280 | 172 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:18AM1.81m | 11:58PM1.75m | 12:14PM2.01m | 00:47AM1.91m | 12:59PM2.18m | 1:28AM2.04m | 1:40PM2.30m | 2:06AM2.12m | 2:18PM2.34m | 2:41AM2.15m | 2:53PM2.31m | 3:14AM2.13m | 3:28PM2.21m | 3:46AM2.06m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:47PM0.36m | 6:00AM0.41m | 6:37PM0.18m | 6:46AM0.26m | 7:20PM0.04m | 7:26AM0.13m | 7:57PM-0.05m | 8:04AM0.06m | 8:32PM-0.06m | 8:39AM0.03m | 9:05PM-0.02m | 9:14AM0.06m | 9:36PM0.07m | ||||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
113 | 156 | 139 | 112 | 123 | 104 | 63 | 47 | 44 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 47 | 72 | 87 | 76 | 73 | 460 | 280 | 172 | 111 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 10 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | N 13 | NNW 12 | N 14 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 10 | NNW 16 | NNW 15 |
113 | 70 | 39 | 10 | 8 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 50 | 121 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | N 13 | N 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 12 | NW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 9 | N 10 | WNW 10 |
11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — |
220 | 195 | 219 | 197 | 210 | 228 | 276 | 237 | 249 | 236 | 163 | 197 | 237 | 240 | 385 | 547 | 588 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 109 | 67 | 16 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 40 | 111 | 67 | 40 | 111 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 16 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Gran Canaria | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Spain (Africa) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










