Vagabundo Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.15° N 15.60° W

Vagabundo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Vagabundo sea temperature is
23.6° C
0.9° 

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


Vagabundo surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 310 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vagabundo this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vagabundo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 15th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a honest look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks at our local spot.

Well, I’ll be straight with you – this is about as quiet as it gets. There’s no real standout window for a proper surf over the entire 16-day run. The finder’s telling us there’s nothing worth getting excited about right through to the 24th of August. That’s a long stretch of flat or poor conditions, so if you’re hanging for a wave, you might need to find another hobby for a while, or just accept a paddle with no real reward.

The only break on the radar is Vagabundo, but it’s a tough sell. We’ve got a persistent NNE wind blowing straight onshore for the first week and a half, sometimes swinging cross-onshore, which is just making a mess of things. The wave comment is "poor surf conditions" for every single time slot – no exceptions.

The swell is hanging around 3 ft to 6 ft, but it’s coming from the NNE, which isn’t the optimum NNW direction. The period is short, mostly 6 to 7 seconds, so there’s no real grunt or shape to it. The combined swell energy for most of the run is in the mid-100s to low-300s (moderate energy), but with that wind and short period, it’s just not translating into anything rideable. Even on the 14th and 15th of August, when the energy bumps up to around 342 to 365, it’s still cross-onshore and choppy.

There’s a brief flicker on the 19th of August – the period stretches to 8 seconds in the morning and 9 seconds in the afternoon, with the energy hitting 369, and the wind is onshore but not as strong. Still, the comment stays "poor surf conditions." It’s just not enough to change the vibe.

For the last week, from the 22nd of August onward, the swell drops off and the wind stays cross-onshore, with energy dropping into the double digits (87) on the 23rd. Honestly, if you’re a kitesurfer, those onshore winds and bumpy waves might be your jam, but for a paddle surfer, there’s nothing here.

Stay patient. This is one of those blank runs that happens in this area – the forecasts can change, so don’t write it off completely, but for now, leave the board in the car.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1.5
NNE
7
1.5
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1.6
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6
1.7
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7
1.5
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7
1.7
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1.5
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1.3
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Energy kJ
212
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234
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247
195
131
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248
310
279
286
286
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
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NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
25
NNE
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:21AM1.78m
00:00AM1.75m
12:23PM1.97m
00:57AM1.90m
1:13PM2.15m
1:44AM2.01m
1:59PM2.30m
2:27AM2.09m
2:41PM2.37m
3:07AM2.11m
3:21PM2.37m
3:46AM2.08m
3:59PM2.29m
Low Tide
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
8:24AM0.07m
8:59PM-0.08m
9:04AM0.04m
9:37PM-0.05m
9:42AM0.08m
10:13PM0.04m
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7:28
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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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