Quimixto Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° N 105.40° W

Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Quimixto sea temperature is
31.3° C
1.9° 

Quimixto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Quimixto surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,691 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 21s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about the next 16 days. The only spot that’s putting out is Quimixto – a reef break that’s consistent and catches the southwest swell. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so don’t expect heavy barrels, but when it’s good, it’s clean and fun.

We start Thursday 23 July morning with small, clean 2ft SW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions from a light NNE breeze. The wave energy is moderate (293), and it’s a nice little opener. Thursday afternoon gets a cross-shore wind and the swell drops to 2ft, so that session is a wash.

Friday 24 July morning is a gem: dead calm, 3ft SSW swell, 24-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell. The energy is solid (860), and the surface is glassy. Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no shock. This is the morning to be out there.

Saturday 25 July morning builds: 4ft SW swell, 21-second period, glassy, energy strong (1105). Saturday afternoon pushes to 5ft, still clean with cross-offshore wind, and the energy hits 1921. This is getting into experienced surfer territory, but a confident beginner on a bigger board can handle it.

Sunday 26 July holds 5ft SW swell, but the wind turns cross and cross-onshore, so the surface gets a little messy. Still surfable, but not as clean.

Monday 27 July is a standout: 5ft SW swell, 18-second period, and glassy all day. Energy is very strong (2358). This is a full day of excellent clean waves. Morning and afternoon both score high.

Tuesday 28 July pushes the swell to 7ft SSW, 17-second period, with glassy morning and clean cross-off afternoon. Energy is 2933 – very strong. This is expert territory; the size is solid, and the reef will be handling it. Beginners should paddle in.

Wednesday 29 July holds 6ft SSW swell, glassy morning, clean afternoon. Energy remains strong (2290). Another excellent day for experienced surfers.

Thursday 30 July morning is glassy with 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, energy at 1710. The afternoon gets a cross-shore wind, so it drops off.

From Friday 31 July onward, the swell drops and the wind gets more onshore. The mornings stay glassy or light, but the size falls to 4ft, then 4ft, and the period shortens. Energy drops into the moderate range (900–500). It’s still surfable, but nothing exciting.

The first week of August sees the swell bottom out: 2ft to 1ft from the 3rd to the 5th, with glassy mornings but very ordinary conditions. Energy is weak (100–200). By the 6th and 7th, the wind turns onshore and the swell is tiny, so it’s a real flat spell.

Best on offer:
Friday 24 July morning – glassy, 3ft SSW, long-period groundswell, clean and uncrowded.
Monday 27 July – all day, 5ft SW, glassy, strong energy, excellent waves. These are the days to book off.

If you’re not an expert, stick to the days under 5ft – Thursday 23, Friday 24, Saturday 25 morning, and the first few days of August. The long-period swells (over 15 seconds) will be better shaped at Quimixto being a reef break, so you’ll get nice lines.

Crowds are sometimes an issue, but with only one spot in the region, you might see a few others. Just get out early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
26
0.5
SW
24
0.8
SSW
24
0.6
SW
23
1.6
SW
21
1.1
SW
21
1.6
SW
19
1.7
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19
1.6
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18
1.6
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18
1.7
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18
1.6
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18
1.6
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
2.1
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
203
175
329
275
704
425
2245
1012
1845
2044
1553
1518
1798
1588
1491
1796
2460
1777
1692
Wind (km/h)
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NE
5
NNE
10
W
0
NNE
0
ESE
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
ENE
15
WSW
10
SSE
5
NE
5
W
5
ESE
5
NE
5
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ENE
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SW
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Wind State
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glassy
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glassy
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off
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cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:53PM1.18m
9:23AM1.05m
5:58PM1.23m
9:15AM1.09m
6:47PM1.29m
9:23AM1.12m
7:28PM1.36m
9:38AM1.15m
8:04PM1.43m
9:57AM1.18m
8:36PM1.47m
Low Tide
00:46AM0.51m
1:23AM0.40m
12:45PM1.00m
1:54AM0.30m
1:25PM0.95m
2:22AM0.22m
1:54PM0.89m
2:49AM0.16m
2:20PM0.83m
3:14AM0.12m
2:47PM0.77m
thunderstorm
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26
4
18
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16
7
1
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Temp °C
28
32
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Feels °C
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30
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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.

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