Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for Quimixto. Water temps are a warm 89°F, which is about 4°F warmer than the average for this time of year, so it's like a warm bath. The main energy is from south-southwest groundswells, which this reef loves.
The forecast starts on Sunday afternoon (August 23rd), but it's a bit of a dud with thunderstorms, a light 6 mph cross-onshore breeze, and a small 3ft swell. The first real quality comes Monday morning (August 24th). We're looking at glassy conditions, a 4ft SSW swell with a 13-second period, and moderate wave energy. It's clean and inviting.
After a few days of variable conditions, Tuesday (25th) and Wednesday (26th) mornings offer glassy dawn patrols with 2 to 3ft SW swell and a nice long 16-second period, giving those little waves some real push on the reef. You might see a few other folks out ("sometimes" crowds), but it's manageable.
The headliners start rolling in late August and kick into gear for the first week of September. Friday morning, August 28th, is a great session with a 4ft swell, glassy wind, and a 16-second period. But the serious swell hits on Thursday, September 3rd. You've got excellent conditions for experienced surfers with a 7ft SW swell, clean offshore winds from the SSE, and wave energy building strong. The real monster is Sunday morning, September 6th: a massive 8ft SSW swell, dead calm (0 mph), and an extreme wave energy reading. This one is for experts only. The long periods (15-17 seconds) mean these are proper groundswells that will reel down the reef with plenty of time between sets.
My picks are Thursday morning, September 3rd, for the powerful, clean 7ft swell, and Sunday morning, September 6th, for the absolute pinnacle of size and glassy perfection. Grab your biggest board and be ready for the paddle out. Get it while it's hot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 257 | 327 | 402 | 395 | 410 | 211 | 261 | 367 | 295 | 176 | 209 | 255 | 276 | 211 | 559 | 1235 | 1070 | 1141 | 1098 | 869 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:45PM1.23m | 9:04AM1.16m | 7:24PM1.34m | 9:10AM1.21m | 7:58PM1.42m | 9:22AM1.26m | 8:30PM1.48m | 9:37AM1.31m | 9:01PM1.50m | 9:53AM1.36m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:10AM1.40m | 10:04PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:09AM0.24m | 1:57PM0.84m | 2:30AM0.18m | 2:16PM0.75m | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:39PM0.66m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.57m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.48m | 3:55AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — |
mm | 2 | 4 | — | — | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 257 | 249 | 402 | 98 | 410 | 211 | 67 | 367 | 295 | 176 | 209 | 255 | 251 | 149 | 559 | 1235 | 1070 | 1141 | 1098 | 869 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 116 | 327 | 305 | 395 | 67 | 46 | 261 | 60 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 52 | 276 | 211 | 212 | 69 | 264 | 284 | 217 | 263 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 7 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 18 | W 9 | SW 19 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 255 | 57 | 31 | 169 | 113 | 111 | 75 | 88 | 40 | 39 | 57 | 209 | 56 | 184 | 21 | 19 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 28 | 0 |
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