Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM. 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+) | 6AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaping up for our little slice of paradise.
The water is sitting at a toasty 89° which is a full 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be surfing in bathwater. The next couple of weeks have a bit of a slow start, but the back half of the run is where it gets interesting. There’s a pretty solid gap of small, marginal surf from now until the end of the first week, so patience is key.
The standout window is definitely the last few days of August and the first few days of September. The pick of the litter is going to be Quimixto on the morning of Saturday, 29 August. Swell is coming in at 6 ft from the SSW with a solid 16-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, and with the combined energy hitting 1598, there’s a lot of power in the water. The wind is glassy from the north, making for clean, perfect conditions. The only caveat is that with a wave that size and that much energy, this one is for experienced surfers only. The reef handles long-period swell well, so expect some proper, well-shaped waves.
Another strong option is the morning of Friday, 28 August. You’ve got a 3 ft SSW swell, but the period is 16 seconds and the combined energy is 905. The wind is glassy from the northeast, and the wave comment says “very good”. It’s a smaller, cleaner day that’s a bit more accessible than the Saturday blast.
For the first week, don’t get too excited. The surf is small, mostly under 3 ft, and the wind isn’t playing ball. The best early window is Thursday morning, 20 August with a glassy 3 ft swell from the SSW, but it’s a short-lived clean spell. The pattern is a lot of cross-on or light wind ripples, and the energy is low.
Then, as we roll into 30 August and 31 August, the consistency picks up. The morning of 31 August is glassy with a 4 ft SSW swell, and the energy is 675. Very clean, and the crowd profile is “sometimes”, so there’s a chance you’ll have some company, but it’s not a madhouse.
The very end of the forecast, on 3 September, has a glassy morning with 3 ft from the SSW and a 16-second period, combined energy of 924. That’s a sneaky good day if you’re still around.
Bottom line: wait for the end of the month. The 28th, 29th, and 31st mornings are your best bets. The 29th is the big one, but it’s not for beginners.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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449 | 437 | 357 | 290 | 229 | 219 | 172 | 191 | 261 | 201 | 225 | 384 | 293 | 257 | 327 | 305 | 395 | 414 | 211 | 261 | 367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:10PM1.22m | 12:02PM1.16m | 10:53AM1.11m | 9:42AM1.10m | 5:48PM1.14m | 9:09AM1.12m | 6:45PM1.23m | 9:04AM1.16m | 7:24PM1.34m | 9:10AM1.21m | 7:58PM1.42m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.66m | 00:51AM0.55m | 1:22AM0.43m | 1:36PM1.01m | 1:47AM0.33m | 1:42PM0.93m | 2:09AM0.24m | 1:57PM0.84m | 2:30AM0.18m | 2:16PM0.75m | 2:52AM0.14m | ||||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
449 | 437 | 357 | 290 | 229 | 219 | 172 | 191 | 261 | 156 | 225 | 384 | 293 | 257 | 249 | 186 | 395 | 414 | 211 | 261 | 367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | NW 3 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
22 | 28 | 5 | 30 | 30 | 47 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 201 | 82 | 116 | 98 | 68 | 327 | 305 | 155 | 113 | 81 | 77 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 8 | S 10 | NW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | NW 4 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 |
10 | 1 | 30 | 17 | 31 | 92 | 105 | 8 | 152 | 65 | 86 | 184 | 255 | 255 | 67 | 53 | 29 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 12 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — |
— | 37 | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 7 | — | 8 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 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.
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.











