
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Quimixto. This is a reef break that’s consistent and usually beginner-friendly, but the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be sweating in your wettie or just loving the bathwater.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start. Saturday the 8th is only offering a small 4ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, but the wind is cross and it’s got a “marginal” feel to it. The combined energy is decent at 880 (moderate), but the conditions aren’t clean enough to get excited about. Sunday the 9th is similar, a little smaller, but the morning has a cleaner cross-off breeze. Still, nothing to write home about.
Monday the 10th morning is where we start to see a glimmer. The wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 3ft SSW swell with a 13-second period. It’s small, but clean. The energy is moderate (567). That’s a nice little session if you’re desperate.
The real standout window starts Friday the 14th of August. That morning, we get glassy conditions again, with a 4ft SW swell and a long 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1095 (strong). That afternoon, the swell pushes to 5ft, still glassy, with a period of 17 seconds and energy at 1282 (strong). This is the best on offer. The wind is light, the waves are clean, and that long period groundswell is going to wrap nicely into the reef. It’s not huge, but it’s quality. Saturday the 15th morning holds onto that 5ft SW swell with offshore wind, so it’s still clean and fun.
After that, the energy drops off. From Sunday the 16th onward, we’re looking at smaller swells, mostly around 3ft to 4ft, and the wind turns more cross-on during the afternoons. The mornings are often glassy or light, so there’s still a chance for a clean little wave, but nothing with the punch of that Friday the 14th.
The second week, from about the 18th to the 23rd, the swell fades. We’re looking at knee-to-waist high SSW groundswell, mostly around 3ft to 3ft, with periods dropping to 12-14 seconds. The energy is weak to moderate (236 to 488). The mornings are your best bet with glassy conditions, but it’s a real small-wave runner. Not a standout, but a longboard could still have fun.
Overall, the pick of the fortnight is definitely Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. That’s when the swell has a bit of weight, the period is long, and the wind cooperates. Everything else is small and marginal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
724 | 544 | 515 | 501 | 384 | 273 | 362 | 384 | 312 | 614 | 449 | 354 | 508 | 306 | 459 | 411 | 358 | 455 | 711 | 1235 | 1144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:45PM1.35m | 8:55AM1.17m | 6:52PM1.45m | 9:15AM1.24m | 7:45PM1.54m | 9:39AM1.29m | 8:31PM1.59m | 10:03AM1.32m | 9:13PM1.58m | 10:27AM1.35m | 9:52PM1.52m | 10:50AM1.36m | 10:29PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:14PM1.02m | 1:38AM0.12m | 1:20PM0.93m | 2:19AM0.02m | 2:05PM0.82m | 2:56AM-0.03m | 2:44PM0.71m | 3:30AM-0.02m | 3:21PM0.63m | 4:01AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.56m | 4:28AM0.16m | 4:33PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | 4 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
724 | 544 | 515 | 501 | 384 | 273 | 362 | 326 | 312 | 614 | 449 | 354 | 508 | 306 | 459 | 411 | 358 | 355 | 711 | 1235 | 1144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 |
114 | 67 | 82 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 186 | 384 | 184 | 347 | 147 | 149 | 93 | 39 | 66 | 71 | 253 | 455 | 350 | 15 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 22 | SW 22 | SW 21 | S 8 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | SW 21 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
42 | 38 | 33 | 45 | 73 | 116 | 19 | 9 | 81 | 48 | 84 | 49 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 112 | 59 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | SSW 7 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
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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.











