Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,857 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Quimixto this week:
The surf forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this forecast on the table. I’m talkin’ about Quimixto.
So overall, this reef break has a pretty good run over the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a solid stretch starting Thursday, with the best quality coming from Friday morning onward, especially for the crew that can handle a bit more size and power.
First punch of decent surf hits Thursday afternoon, August 27th, but it’s pretty small with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s just a warm-up. Water temp’s sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a nice bath.
The real window opens Friday morning, August 28th. The wind goes glassy, the swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, which is that long-period groundswell that will really wrap into the reef well. The combined energy is moderate (789), and conditions are set to be clean.
Saturday morning, August 29th, is the standout. You’ve got 0 wind, glassy conditions, a solid 5 ft of SSW swell, same long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1544). This is the kind of morning where you don’t mess around – get down there early. It’s excellent for experienced surfers.
From Sunday through the first few days of September, the surf stays consistent but drops off a bit in size and energy, with lots of glassy windows. Good for a beginner to intermediate session with smaller waves. Expect morning glass-offs most days.
Then we get another big pulse around Thursday, September 3rd, with 4 ft to 4 ft SSW swell and longer 17-18 second intervals, giving excellent conditions. That Thursday afternoon is another standout, with clean offshore winds and very strong energy (1400).
By Friday, September 4th, the swell pushes up to 5-6 ft with strong energy (over 1500) and afternoon glass. This is expert territory on the bigger sets. The next week continues to deliver, especially the mornings from Saturday, September 5th, through to Monday, September 7th, with consistent glassy 4-5 ft SSW swell.
Around Tuesday, September 8th, it backs off to a smaller 2 ft, but Wednesday the 9th picks up again with a new pulse. Then Thursday and Friday, September 10th and 11th, bring the biggest swell of the run. The 11th sees 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swell, with massive combined energy (2395 and 2625). Friday morning is glassy with no wind, but that size is only for highly experienced surfers. It’s a beast.
No other breaks are on the menu here – it’s all about Quimixto. The crowds can be a factor sometimes, but with the early morning glass and clean conditions, you can beat the pack.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
276 | 211 | 559 | 1235 | 1184 | 945 | 1809 | 961 | 691 | 691 | 523 | 472 | 368 | 362 | 257 | 261 | 265 | 381 | 381 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:01PM1.50m | 9:53AM1.36m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:10AM1.40m | 10:04PM1.43m | 10:28AM1.43m | 10:38PM1.33m | 10:48AM1.45m | 11:15PM1.20m | 11:09AM1.44m | 11:58PM1.03m | 11:33AM1.40m | 1:08AM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.57m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.48m | 3:55AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | 4:15AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:13PM0.37m | 4:52AM0.55m | 5:55PM0.40m | 5:03AM0.67m | 6:52PM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | — | 4 | 14 | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 32 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 38 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | W 12 |
251 | 181 | 559 | 1235 | 1184 | 585 | 1809 | 961 | 691 | 691 | 523 | 472 | 368 | 362 | 257 | 261 | 265 | 156 | 381 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 10 | W 11 | SSW 13 | W 11 | SSW 12 |
62 | 211 | 212 | 16 | 298 | 945 | 14 | 352 | 328 | 255 | 141 | 117 | 138 | 93 | 54 | 74 | 114 | 227 | 151 | 167 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | S 10 | WSW 7 | WNW 12 | S 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
276 | 37 | 18 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 58 | 58 | 84 | 154 | 42 | 243 | 381 | 220 | 295 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Quimixto Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Quimixto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Quimixto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Quimixto 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 (Quimixto) 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 Quimixto 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.
Quimixto is 21 km (13 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. If you plan a holiday in Jalisco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











