Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
23.1° C
0.6° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 474 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. 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 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 9th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Alright, straight up: the outlook is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of mostly poor surf conditions at Vagabundo. This is a consistent beginner-friendly break, but the wind and swell combo just isn’t playing ball for a proper paddle session. The whole first week is a write-off, with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is on the small side, mostly 5ft to 6ft, but it’s short-period, choppy wind swell coming from the NE, and the wind is either a moderate cross-onshore or a moderate onshore breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

We don’t see any real improvement until the second week, and even then, it’s not a classic. From Wednesday, August 13th, right through to Monday, August 18th, the swell hangs around 4ft to 6ft, still short-period (6 to 9 seconds) and mostly from the NNE. The wind stays mainly onshore, and the combined swell energy is weak to moderate (values between 199 and 592). On Wednesday, August 19th, we get a slight shift: the wind turns light onshore from the N, with a 4ft, 8-second swell from the N. The combined energy reads 226 – still weak. The water temp is about average.

The only flicker of a possible session comes late in the forecast on Thursday, August 20th. The morning shows a light breeze from the N with a 4ft, 8-second N swell and combined energy of 193 (weak). It’s far from a standout, but with the light wind, it could be the cleanest it’s been in a while. It’s still a beginner wave, so don’t expect power, but it might be worth a look if you’re desperate.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, this is a blank run. It’s a poor run for the area, and with the onshore wind pattern dominating, it’s not looking like it’ll turn around quickly. The setup is more interesting for a kite session than a paddle session if you’re into that kind of thing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
7
1.6
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7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
8
1.8
NNE
8
1.9
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8
1.8
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8
1.8
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.6
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7
1.7
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
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7
1.7
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7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
296
266
287
305
322
297
237
331
378
408
408
474
349
280
258
257
210
241
234
234
261
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
25
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
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N
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25
NNE
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25
NNE
Wind State
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High Tide
6:18AM1.73m
6:38PM1.76m
7:17AM1.64m
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
Low Tide
12:18PM0.49m
00:54AM0.47m
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
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7:26
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7:28
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8:50
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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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