Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
23.3° C
0.7° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 408 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM. 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 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 8th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. There’s no good surf on offer at all. Every single day, every session, is marked as poor surf conditions. That’s a long, blank run from the 6th of August all the way through the 21st. It’s one of those stretches where the ocean just isn’t playing ball for paddle surfing.

The only spot in the mix is Vagabundo, which is a consistent beginner-friendly break. But consistency doesn’t mean quality here. The swell is mostly coming from the NNE, bumping around 5 ft to 7 ft, but the period is a short, weak 7 seconds. That’s just windswell, lacking any real punch or shape. The combined swell energy is moderate at best (between 109 and 486), but that energy is all messy. The real killer is the wind. It’s blowing onshore or cross-onshore from the NNE at 9 to 16 mph for the entire forecast, which is turning the waves into choppy, poor-quality slop. There’s no window of clean, glassy conditions.

For a break that’s beach and reef combo, this setup is really more interesting for kite surfing than for a traditional paddle surfer. The water temperature is 74°F with a mild anomaly of 1°F, so it’s about average for the time of year.

The only glimmer of a change comes right at the very end, on the 20th and 21st of August. The swell period bumps up to 8-9 seconds, and the swell direction shifts more to the north. The wind also eases slightly to a gentle breeze in the mornings. Still, the forecast says poor surf conditions, so it’s a long shot. Don’t bank on it.

This is one of those periods where the forecast can change, but right now, it’s a wipeout. Hang up the boardshorts for a while.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
7
1.6
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7
1.6
NE
8
1.5
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
7
1.6
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7
1.7
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7
1.7
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.9
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7
1.9
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7
1.9
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7
1.9
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7
1.8
NNE
7
1.7
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7
1.6
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
289
276
243
288
331
346
398
398
328
265
310
293
316
359
359
359
359
290
262
216
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
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N
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:46PM1.63m
8:34AM1.59m
9:17PM1.57m
10:04AM1.64m
10:48PM1.62m
11:21AM1.78m
00:00AM1.75m
12:23PM1.97m
00:57AM1.90m
1:13PM2.15m
1:44AM2.01m
1:59PM2.30m
2:27AM2.09m
Low Tide
1:23PM0.59m
2:04AM0.57m
2:51PM0.63m
3:34AM0.60m
4:28PM0.56m
5:00AM0.53m
5:46PM0.39m
6:05AM0.40m
6:45PM0.21m
6:58AM0.26m
7:34PM0.05m
7:43AM0.14m
8:18PM-0.05m
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7:26
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7:28
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7:30
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8:49
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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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