Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, checking out the waves for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot in the mix, and it’s a solid little reef break.

The spot is Quimixto. It’s a consistent reef, great for beginners, and the water temp is about normal for this time of year.

The action starts on Tuesday morning, August 18. We’ve got a clean, glassy 4ft SSW swell with a long 14-second period. The wind is dead calm, so it’s going to be smooth as glass. The combined energy is 574 (moderate). The morning is the pick, but the afternoon holds up with a light cross-off breeze.

Wednesday, August 19 is another good one. The morning is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell and a really long 15-second period – that’s groundswell energy. The energy is still solid at 481 (moderate). Afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-on wind, so stick to the early session.

Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22 sees the swell drop a little, but the mornings are still glassy and clean. The swell drops to around 2ft to 3ft, but with that long period, it’ll still wrap in nicely. The afternoons get a little crossed up, but the mornings are worth it.

Sunday, August 23 – now we’re talking. The morning is flat calm, glassy, and the swell bumps back up to 3ft with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to 657 (moderate). Monday and Tuesday of the following week are a bit mixed – some good glassy mornings, but the afternoons get messy.

The real standout is shaping up for Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30. Friday morning sees a 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the combined energy is 931 (strong). It’s glassy, clean, and the waves are going to have some real push. The swell builds to 5ft by Saturday morning, August 29, with energy reading 1377 (very strong). That’s a solid 16-second groundswell, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be a treat for anyone who’s comfortable on a reef. Saturday afternoon gets a little bigger – 6ft – but the wind turns cross-on, so it’s not as clean.

Sunday, August 30 morning is still strong with a 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and energy at 1175 (strong). The wind is calm again, so the morning session is the winner. The wave size is over 5ft, so it’s a bit much for absolute beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s prime.

The last few days of the month and into September are a slow fade. The early mornings on Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 are still okay, but the energy drops and the wind gets a bit more onshore. By Wednesday, September 2, we’re looking at marginal conditions.

If you’re picking one time to go, it’s Saturday, August 29 morning. That’s the big one – 5ft, 16-second groundswell, glassy, and the reef is going to be working. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it won’t be a circus.

Stay safe out there, and remember – the early bird gets the clean waves.

Rusty.

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