
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 751 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SW 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 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead. The ocean’s got a pulse, but it’s not exactly roaring. It’s a pretty mellow, drawn-out run of waves, with a few windows of real magic if you pick your moments. The first few days are all about the morning glass, before the afternoon sea breeze messes with things.
We start off on Thursday, August 6th. The early session at Quimixto is the call. It’s a reef break, and it’s consistent, so there’s always something to ride. We’ve got a clean 3ft of SW swell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the wind is dead calm – total glass. The water’s sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so not a big deal, but noticeable. The energy is moderate (347). It’s just a real peaceful, clean vibe to kick things off. The afternoon is looking like a write-off with a risk of thunderstorms and cross-on wind, so stick to the mornings.
Friday, August 7th is a bit trickier. The morning has that cross-shore wind, making things a little bumpy. But the afternoon brings a cross-off breeze and the swell picks up to 4ft from the SSW with a 17-second period. The energy jumps up to a solid (902). That’s a really nice window – clean lines and a bit more push. This is looking like a proper surf.
Saturday, August 8th, the morning is the standout. We’ve got 4ft of SSW swell, still a nice 16-second period, and a light offshore wind. It’s clean, it’s got some power, and it’s just a good, fun size. This is probably the best mix of conditions we’ll see in the first week. The afternoon stays clean but the swell drops off a touch.
Sunday and Monday mornings both have that glassy, calm feel with 3-4ft of swell. Nice and consistent, but the energy starts to back off a little. Good, cruisy waves for a morning paddle.
The middle of next week, from Tuesday the 11th through to Thursday the 13th, is a bit of a lull. The mornings stay clean with light winds and waist-high waves, but it lacks the punch of the weekend. It’s still surfable, but you’ll be working for it. The afternoons are mostly crossed-up and less inviting.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Mark your calendars for Friday, August 14th. The morning is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. The wind is light and offshore, the swell jumps to 4ft from the SSW, but the period stretches out to 18 seconds. The energy meter is blasting at (1180). This is proper groundswell, and it’s going to have some serious push. The afternoon builds even more, hitting 5ft, but the wind goes onshore and it gets messy. So, that Friday morning window is the one to be out there for. It won’t be massive, but that long period is going to make it feel way better than the height suggests.
Saturday, August 15th, the swell stays up around 5ft, but the wind is cross-onshore all day, which is going to chop it up. It’ll be a bit of a battle, and the power will be there, but the surface won’t be pretty. The period drops a bit too.
After that, it settles back down. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th both have glassy mornings with a consistent 4-4ft of SW swell. Good, clean, fun waves again. The energy is moderate, but the quality is high.
The last stretch from Tuesday the 18th through Friday the 21st is a repeat of the same pattern: clean, glassy mornings with 3-4ft of SSW swell, and then the afternoons get crossed up. It looks like consistent, fun, if not spectacular surf. The energy is moderate, with the highlight being Thursday the 20th’s morning which has a slightly longer 16-second period.
So, if you’re looking for the one to point the car at, it’s Friday morning, August 14th. That long-period groundswell with offshore wind is the kind of session that reminds you why you do this. And for a reliable, clean alternative, Saturday morning, August 8th is your best bet for the first week.
Surf’s up, be patient, and pick your windows.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
212 | 214 | 299 | 486 | 734 | 635 | 724 | 544 | 515 | 501 | 453 | 331 | 396 | 384 | 285 | 547 | 449 | 302 | 452 | 306 | 395 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:18PM1.27m | 4:09PM1.27m | 8:47AM1.09m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.44m | 00:49AM0.27m | 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 | ||||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 7:36 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 24 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
212 | 171 | 202 | 486 | 734 | 635 | 724 | 544 | 515 | 501 | 453 | 331 | 396 | 326 | 285 | 547 | 449 | 202 | 452 | 306 | 395 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
38 | 214 | 299 | 184 | 144 | 144 | 114 | 66 | 99 | 33 | 24 | 23 | 186 | 384 | 184 | 113 | 164 | 302 | 135 | 103 | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | S 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 22 | SW 22 | SW 21 | WNW 5 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | S 13 | NW 4 |
97 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 45 | 41 | 38 | 56 | 45 | 73 | 116 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 77 | 84 | 49 | 15 | 31 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 0 |
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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.
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