Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,865 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaking for the upcoming surf window.
We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, starting right now and hanging around for a good stretch. The standout period is gonna be from this Saturday morning through early next week, with some real quality pulses. The water is sitting at 88°F which is a touch warmer than normal, so you'll be plenty comfortable in boardies.
The first real highlight kicks off on Saturday morning, the 29th. Quimixto will be seeing a clean 5 feet of swell out of the SSW, with a long 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s gonna reel down the reef. What makes it a winner is the glassy easterly wind. That is going to turn it into a beautiful sheet of water. The combined swell energy is strong at 1457. This is the one to point your board at if you’ve got the experience – the size and power make it for the crew who know what they’re doing, not beginners.
Then we get another belter rolling in on Thursday, September 3rd afternoon. The swell drops back a touch to 5 feet, but it’s still a meaty SW groundswell with a 17-second period (energy at 1353) and clean cross-offshore wind. It’s gonna be lined up and hollow. Again, this is excellent for experienced surfers.
Through the middle of next week, things stay fun but smaller. Tuesday, September 2nd afternoon has some clean 3-foot waves with a good 16-second period on a cross-off breeze – a nice option for the log or a mid-length. The energy is moderate at 761.
There’s a bit of a gap in the really high-quality stuff around the 5th and 6th, but by Thursday, September 10th morning, we’re back into glassy conditions with a 3-foot, 15-second SW groundswell (energy 875). It’s not a standout, but it’s a damn fine morning session. The following Friday morning, September 11th is also looking glassy with a similar, clean 4-foot pulse.
For the guys looking at the end of the run, Saturday, September 12th morning gives you glassy 3-foot waves. It’s small, but it’s clean and fun.
Stay safe out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
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1235 | 1070 | 1141 | 1098 | 818 | 846 | 691 | 523 | 472 | 406 | 357 | 341 | 261 | 265 | 381 | 381 | 295 | 905 | 1098 | 1151 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 12:00PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:51AM0.77m | 8:45PM0.52m | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 34 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
1235 | 1070 | 1141 | 1098 | 818 | 846 | 691 | 523 | 472 | 406 | 357 | 341 | 261 | 210 | 220 | 205 | 117 | 905 | 1098 | 1151 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
29 | 298 | 263 | 214 | 162 | 132 | 171 | 138 | 125 | 119 | 157 | 112 | 72 | 265 | 227 | 381 | 295 | 188 | 198 | 198 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | W 7 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 8 | S 7 |
17 | 14 | 53 | 14 | 29 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 58 | 58 | 84 | 155 | 152 | 243 | 381 | 175 | 131 | 125 | 57 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
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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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