
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 969 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one main spot on the radar, and it’s a good one if you know where to look. The water is sitting at a balmy 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year — you’ll barely need a spring suit, if any.
The pattern starts off a bit average. Saturday the 12th is nothing to write home about with a cross-on breeze and small, weak swell. But it doesn’t take long to turn around. From Sunday the 13th morning, the wind goes glassy, and the ocean cleans right up. The swell holds around 3 ft from the southwest with a juicy 13-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (312). It’s small but clean — perfect for a longboard or a funboard session.
The real standout run kicks off on Tuesday the 15th. The morning brings 4 ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions. The combined wave energy jumps to 724 (moderate to strong) and the quality is top shelf. That energy climbs even higher Wednesday and Thursday mornings, hitting 945 at times, with 4 ft swell and clean glass. These mornings are the best on offer — the swell size is still user-friendly for most, but enough to get some speed. The wind is offshore or calm, so expect clean, lined-up waves at Quimixto, a reef break that’s fairly exposed to the WSW and consistent. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, though with crowds sometimes possible. The period is above 15 seconds, so this is proper groundswell — best for the point and reef setup here, which should handle it well.
After that, the energy stays solid through the end of the first week and into the second. The mornings continue to deliver glassy conditions with southwest swell in the 3 ft to 4 ft range. The combined energy often sits in the 800s to over 1000, which is strong for the area. Even as we head into the second week, the mornings remain clean. By Monday the 22nd, we’re looking at calm wind and 4 ft SW swell with a 16-second pulse, and the energy is 856. Towards the end of the outlook, Thursday the 26th afternoon actually picks up a nice cross-off breeze, which is a rare treat for clean afternoon waves.
Overall, if you can get out in the morning, you’re in for a treat. The standout windows are the mornings from Tuesday the 15th through Thursday the 18th, and again around Monday the 22nd and Tuesday the 23rd. The afternoons tend to get a bit choppy or crossed up, but the mornings are gold. No need to look elsewhere — Quimixto has you covered.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
297 | 284 | 257 | 208 | 184 | 290 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 691 | 780 | 691 | 892 | 589 | 656 | 638 | 538 | 464 | 450 | 546 | 491 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:58AM1.47m | 10:15PM1.37m | 10:15AM1.47m | 10:45PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.44m | 11:14PM1.12m | 10:43AM1.40m | 11:41PM0.98m | 10:51AM1.34m | 00:08AM0.84m | 10:52AM1.28m | 10:39AM1.21m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:09PM0.32m | 4:07AM0.44m | 4:38PM0.32m | 4:20AM0.55m | 5:05PM0.36m | 4:26AM0.64m | 5:33PM0.42m | 4:23AM0.71m | 6:05PM0.51m | 3:58AM0.75m | 6:53PM0.61m | 00:40AM0.59m | |||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
297 | 284 | 257 | 208 | 175 | 130 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 691 | 780 | 691 | 892 | 589 | 656 | 638 | 538 | 406 | 362 | 357 | 257 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 13 | NW 4 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
79 | 79 | 31 | 8 | 184 | 290 | 120 | 69 | 68 | 26 | 69 | 101 | 30 | 30 | 229 | 224 | 368 | 464 | 450 | 546 | 491 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | NW 13 | NW 13 | S 8 |
13 | 13 | 13 | 96 | 127 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
41 | 4 | 10 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
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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.










