Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. We’re looking at a bit of a waiting game for the first couple of days here. Sunday morning is where things kick off, and it’s a good one to ease you in. We’ve got some clean lines rolling in with a slight warmth to the water – a touch above normal for this time of year. Waves around 5ft on the face, and that light ESE airflow is making it glassy. A nice, friendly option for anyone looking to get wet.

Then things get a bit messy for a stretch. From Sunday afternoon right through Monday and into Tuesday morning, the wind swings around and the swell backs off. We’ll see some bumpy, cross-shore conditions that just aren’t worth your time. Better to wait it out.

Come Tuesday afternoon, the magic flips back on. The wind drops right off, goes glassy again, and you’ll get those clean, playful waves in the 4ft range. A real nice window. Keep an eye on the sky though, there’s the odd rumble of thunder about.

Now, here’s your first real standout of the period. Wednesday morning is where it starts cooking. The swell jumps up to 6ft, the wind is almost non-existent, and it’s glassy as a mirror. This is proper surf, pushing good energy. If you’re a bit newer to it, 6ft is on the bigger side, but if you’re comfortable, this is a moment to be out there.

And then… hold on to your board. Thursday morning is the one. The swell is 7ft of raw, clean power, the wind is dead calm, and the conditions are just about perfect. This is one for the experienced crew though, as it’s pushing into that expert territory. This is the best we’re going to see in this run, right here on the 3rd of September.

After that high, we settle back into a comfortable rhythm. Friday and Saturday are still solid, but the afternoons start getting a bit of a cross-on breeze. The mornings are where it’s at. By Saturday afternoon, the onshore wind starts to put a bit of chop on things, so make sure you’re done before lunch.

The second week sees things mellow out. Sunday the 6th has some clean ones in the morning, and Monday the 7th looks calm and glassy before a bit of an afternoon storm risk. The middle of the week dips a little in size, but there are still afternoon clean-ups on offer, and if you time it right, you can grab some fun ones.

Towards the end of the run, things get small, but you can still find a few lined-up glassy waves if you’re keen. The standouts, without a doubt, are Wednesday morning and Thursday morning of the first week. That's where you want to be.

Remember, the long-range stuff is good, but it’s not locked in. The short-term calls are your sure thing. Get out there when it’s glassy and make the most of it.

- Rusty

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