
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,633 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. 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+) | 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
It’s not an instant classic, but there’s a solid run of clean surf on the horizon for Quimixto. The first few days are a bit mixed, but the real star of the show is that Thursday morning (September 3rd) – we’ve got a proper, long-period groundswell rolling in. That’s your best bet.
Thursday morning (September 3rd) is a standout. We’re looking at a 4ft swell from the SW, with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 1495, which is strong. But the best part? Dead calm, glassy conditions with an easterly wind at 0 mph. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and lined up. This is a reef break, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but with that energy, it’s best for the crew with some experience. Water temp is about average for this time of year. Expect crowds to pop up sometimes, which is worth knowing.
Thursday afternoon clouds over with a risk of thunderstorms and a light cross-onshore breeze, so the quality drops. Still, that 5ft SW swell is there with 1530 energy, but it’s not as clean.
Friday (September 4th) sees the swell bumping up to 6ft from the SSW, but it’s a bit of a messy picture. The wind is light cross-onshore through the morning, so the surface will have a few ripples. Period drops to 16 seconds, which is still long, but the energy is solid (1822). It’s surfable, but not the cleanest.
Saturday (September 5th) is similar – 5ft SSW swell, but the wind stays cross-onshore, and afternoon storms are likely. It’s a bit of a wait-and-see day.
Sunday (September 6th) is a nice return to form. The morning is cloudy with a glassy, calm easterly wind. Swell eases to 5ft from the SSW, with a 15-second period and 1226 energy. The afternoon stays glassy with a light westerly. This is a really good, clean window.
Monday (September 7th) keeps the glassy theme in the morning, with a 4ft SSW swell and 14-second period. That’s smooth, clean, and fun.
From Tuesday (September 8th) through Saturday (September 12th), the swell slowly drops from 3ft down to 3ft, but the mornings are glassy or very light wind. The energy drops to the 400-700 range, which is moderate. It’s small wave fun, but the quality is there on the glassy mornings.
Sunday (September 13th) is tiny – 2ft in the afternoon with a 19-second period? That’s all period and no push. The mornings are a bit better with 3ft, but it’s marginal.
Monday (September 14th) morning shows a little life again with a 3ft SW swell, 18-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is 509, and the forecast says good surf. That’s a nice little surprise.
Tuesday (September 15th) is another good, small day with glassy conditions both morning and afternoon. 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and clean. The energy is modest (508-571), but for a paddle-out, it’s fine.
Wednesday (September 16th) morning is a quiet, glassy gem. 4ft SSW swell with 15-second period and 697 energy. Calm wind. That’s a winner.
Thursday (September 17th) morning is a real standout. We’ve got a 2ft SW swell, but the period is a massive 22 seconds. That’s rare. The combined energy is 931, which is strong for the size. And it’s dead calm, glassy. On a reef, this will be a beautiful, long-period groundswell that humps up and gives you a proper ride. This is a real treat for the experienced crew.
Friday (September 18th) morning wraps things up with a 3ft SW swell, 20-second period, and glassy conditions again. Energy is 1040 – strong. That’s a clean, powerful finish to the forecast.
The first week has a few gaps of messy afternoons, but the mornings are consistently good. The second week is smaller but the quality is higher on the glassy days. The 17th and 18th are the real long-range standouts, though they’re a bit further out, so keep an eye on the forecast.
Stay safe, surf smart.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1242 | 905 | 1111 | 1384 | 1633 | 1536 | 1498 | 1273 | 1225 | 818 | 807 | 752 | 638 | 585 | 460 | 336 | 326 | 242 | 381 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:08AM0.86m | 12:00PM1.33m | 12:41PM1.24m | 9:59AM1.12m | 4:10PM1.18m | 8:35AM1.16m | 6:04PM1.27m | 8:34AM1.23m | 7:04PM1.39m | 8:47AM1.30m | 7:51PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:51AM0.77m | 8:45PM0.52m | 11:50PM0.43m | 12:06PM1.11m | 00:53AM0.28m | 1:03PM0.97m | 1:33AM0.17m | 1:37PM0.82m | 2:07AM0.10m | 2:08PM0.67m | 2:37AM0.09m | ||||||||
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | — | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 12 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
1242 | 569 | 390 | 1384 | 1633 | 1536 | 1498 | 1273 | 1225 | 818 | 807 | 752 | 383 | 585 | 295 | 336 | 326 | 242 | 217 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 8 | SW 9 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 11 | W 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 11 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
291 | 905 | 1111 | 184 | 189 | 131 | 164 | 240 | 300 | 314 | 411 | 426 | 638 | 350 | 460 | 229 | 185 | 189 | 146 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | W 11 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | — | SW 8 | SSW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 4 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 |
241 | 21 | 29 | 56 | — | 71 | 36 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 39 | 37 | 90 | 86 | 154 | 207 | 188 | 381 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 0 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 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.
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