Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checking in with the skinny on our local stretch. We’re looking at a classic setup here with Quimixto, a consistent reef break that’s beginner-friendly. It’s not a huge swell window, but when it’s on, it’s on.

Right now, August kicks off with a bit of a nothingburger. Saturday morning the 1st has a tiny 3ft SSW swell, but with a cross-onshore wind it’s blown out and messy. That afternoon looks even worse. So, we’ve got a bit of a gap there. Things look a little more promising on Sunday morning the 2nd. We’re looking at a glassy 2ft SW swell with a period of 14 seconds. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual. The energy is weak overall (308), but that glassy wind will make it clean. It’s a small wave, but rideable. Monday through Wednesday mornings (3rd to 5th) are glassy again on the smaller side, 1ft to 2ft, but the energy stays low (133 to 208). It’s surfable, but nothing to get fired up about.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Starting Thursday the 6th, the swell ticks up. That morning we get 3ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, glassy wind, and the energy jumps to 347. It’s a fun little bump. Then Friday the 7th morning is a standout. We’ve got a 3ft SSW swell, an 18-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (694). That long period means it’s a proper groundswell, with good shape and power. For a reef break like Quimixto, this is prime. Saturday the 8th morning is another beauty – 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy, and the energy is strong (852). This is the best of the run. It’s pushing into the 5ft range, so still fine for most, but bigger than the beginner-friendly stuff earlier. The swell direction from the SSW is exactly what this spot wants to see. The mornings are where it’s at, as the aftertons bring in some risk of thunderstorms and cross-onshore winds.

Sunday the 9th morning is a bit of a step down, with a cross-shore wind and the energy dropping to 552. Still surfable, but not as clean. Monday the 10th morning goes glassy again with a 3ft SSW swell and 600 energy, which is nice. The rest of the second week (11th to 16th) is a mixed bag. The mornings are often glassy, but the swell drops back to around 3ft to 4ft, and the energy is moderate (500-600 range). The standout in the second week is Friday the 14th morning – a 2ft SW swell, but with a 19-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (572), but that super long period will make for some beautifully lined-up waves on the reef. Saturday the 15th sees a return of 4ft SW swell, but the winds are cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean.

Overall, the true standout is the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. It’s a solid 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy, with strong energy (852), and it’s breaking perfectly on this reef. Friday the 7th morning is a close second. The later part of the second week is more about the long-period groundswell on the 14th, but it’s smaller. If you’re planning a session, get on those early glassy windows.

Rusty, signing off.

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