Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Quimixto. It’s a reef break that’s consistent and works best on a WSW swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. Water temp is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a warm one.

The forecast opens on Tuesday, 21st July, but honestly, it’s a bit of a dud to start. The morning has a light NNE breeze of 6 mph and a 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds, but the combined energy is only moderate at 797 and the report says marginal. The afternoon goes cross-onshore with a NNW wind, so it’s choppy and not worth paddling out for. Wednesday, 22nd July, is more of the same – cross-on winds, small swell dropping to 3ft, and poor conditions. We’re wasting a couple of days here.

Now, Thursday, 23rd July, the morning turns glassy with zero wind and a 2ft SW swell. The period is a short 13 seconds, but the combined energy is weak at 278. It’s a small, clean wave for a beginner to mess around on, but nothing to get excited about. The afternoon has a cross-off breeze and a 2ft swell with a very long 26-second period, which is a groundswell, but the energy is still moderate at 574. It’s clean, but tiny.

Friday, 24th July, the morning is glassy again with a 3ft SSW swell. The period jumps to 24 seconds, which is a very long groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate at 860. The report says “very good surf conditions,” but for a reef break, that long period might make it a bit too straight, though it’ll be clean. The afternoon is cross-off and clean, but the swell drops to 2ft.

Saturday, 25th July, the morning is an absolute standout. Glassy conditions, calm, with a 4ft SW swell and a 21-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1135, and the report says “very good surf conditions.” This is the best of the early window. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross wind and a 5ft SW swell, but the energy jumps to 1966, which is strong. It’s a bit lumpy though.

Now, for the real highlight – Sunday, 26th July, the morning is glassy with a 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1689, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a stand-out session. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s getting a bit too big for beginners, but for those with some skill, it’s going to be clean and punchy. The afternoon has a light cross wind, keeping it surfable but slightly less clean.

Monday, 27th July, the morning is glassy again with a 6ft SSW swell and 17 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 2257, and it’s another “excellent” call for experienced surfers. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast – clean, solid, and powerful. The afternoon gets cross winds and a bit messy.

Tuesday, 28th July, and Wednesday, 29th July, both mornings are glassy with 6ft to 6ft SSW swell, strong energy, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The afternoons are cross and a bit messy. The swell holds nicely through this period.

Thursday, 30th July, the morning is glassy again with a 4ft SSW swell, and the energy is moderate at 1070. The report says “very good surf conditions,” so it’s a solid option for a smaller, cleaner day.

From Friday, 31st July, into the first week of August, the swell drops off. Friday morning has a 4ft SSW swell with a cross-on wind, and the energy is moderate at 715. Conditions are marginal. The weekend (1st and 2nd August) sees the swell fade to 3ft and then 2ft, with some glassy mornings but the energy is weak. Monday, 3rd August, through Wednesday, 5th August, the swell is tiny at 2ft to 2ft, and the energy is very weak (120 to 214). The mornings are glassy, but you’re just bobbing around on nothing. That’s about a week of poor-to-ordinary surf after the good run.

So, the standout is definitely the stretch from Sunday, 26th July, to Wednesday, 29th July, with the mornings offering glassy, clean conditions and solid 5ft to 6ft SSW swell. For a reef break, that long-period groundswell should line up nicely, and the energy is strong. It’s for experienced surfers though. Saturday, 25th July, morning is the next best for a smaller, cleaner session. The rest of the window is either too small, too windy, or just marginal.

Rusty.

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