Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of surf on the books for Quimixto, so let’s break it down.

The overall pattern is a long, slow taper from a nice little pulse of groundswell to smaller, but still fun, clean waves. There’s no gap at the start; we’re straight into it this Monday morning.

Monday 17th August kicks things off with a clean 4ft SSW groundswell (565 combined energy). The wind is glassy, making for perfect conditions at this consistent reef break. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. This is a standout morning for any beginner to get out there and enjoy some clean lines. The afternoon holds up, but a risk of thunderstorms and a light cross-off breeze keeps it decent, just not as perfect.

Tuesday 18th morning is another glassy beauty with the same 4ft SSW swell (584). The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze, so hit it early.

Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th start to ease down, but the mornings are still glassy. Wednesday has 3ft SSW (483) and Thursday has 3ft SSW (332). Both are prime for a long, cruisy session. The afternoon winds turn a little onshore, so they’re less ideal.

Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd are the weakest part of the run. Swell drops to 2-2ft and the wind is tricky. Not a total write-off, but it’s the low point of the week.

Sunday 23rd morning brings a nice rebound with a glassy 3ft SSW swell (601). That’s a good sign things are picking back up.

Monday 24th morning is dead calm with a 2ft SW groundswell that has a very long period of 17 seconds (531). That long period will make for some really nice, lined-up waves at this reef, though the sets will be a bit more spaced out. A real treat for the patient surfer.

Friday 28th August morning is where it gets interesting. We’re looking at a building 4ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period (795 energy) and glassy conditions. The forecast says “very good” – and with that quality of swell and wind, it’s a standout.

The real highlight, though, is Sunday 30th August. The swell hits 5ft from the SSW (1224 energy) with a dead calm, glassy morning. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell hitting a reef break with zero wind. The energy is strong (four digits), so expect some punchy, clean waves. That’s the best of the best in this outlook. The afternoon gets a bit crossed up, but that morning is a session to circle on the calendar. Monday 31st morning is also a cracker, with 4ft SSW (960) and glassy conditions.

Looking into the first week of September, Tuesday 1st September morning shows a 3ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period (909 energy) and glassy conditions. It’s a promising forecast, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Quick note: Quimixto is a consistent reef break that can get crowded sometimes, so get there early for the best of it. The water is about average for this time of year.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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