
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,397 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 (Jul 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow cooker, building into some serious swell later on, so patience will pay off.
The forecast kicks off with a bit of a whimper, with the early days—Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th—offering mostly small, weak surf. Thursday morning has a little 2ft SSW swell with a decent 12-second period, but that cross-on wind from the NE has it looking a bit bumpy. The afternoon turns glassy, but it’s still just ankle-to-knee high at best. Friday is very similar, though by Friday afternoon the wind goes glassy again from the WNW and the swell bumps up to 2ft—you might get a few fun ones if you’re really keen, but it’s nothing to write home about.
Then the switch flips. The weekend is where we start seeing some real promise. Saturday the 18th is a standout morning at Quimixto. It’s dead calm, absolutely glassy, with a clean 3ft SW groundswell rolling in at a very juicy 17 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (818), but that period is giving the waves some real shape and punch for its size. If you’re a beginner, this is your window—clean, manageable, and not too crowded typically, though you might see a few others with the same idea.
Sunday the 19th keeps that energy climbing. The morning is glassy again, with the swell up to 3ft from the SW and that long 17-second period. Combined energy jumps to a solid moderate-to-strong 1178. The waves will be cleaner and offering better lines. The afternoon sees a slight shift to a shorter 10-second period from the WSW, but still glassy winds, making it a very good session all day.
Monday the 20th brings some size up to 4ft, but the wind goes a bit cross-shore, and the conditions get a little lumpy. Still, the swell period remains long at 16 seconds, so there’s plenty of energy (1178). Tuesday the 21st is similar—cross-onshore winds messing with what could otherwise be good 4ft to 5ft SW swell.
Now, Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are windows of opportunity. Wednesday morning turns glassy again—dead calm—with a solid 6ft SSW swell and a period of 12 seconds. The energy is strong at 1114. This is a bit punchier; beginners might find it a handful, but for those with a bit of experience, the clean conditions and building swell will offer some really fun, rippable walls. Thursday morning follows with another glassy start, this time 5ft from the WSW at 13 seconds.
We’ve got a longer gap here with nothing recommended for a couple of days, but then the second week gets interesting. Friday the 24th is a bit of a letdown with messy winds and small surf, but hold onto your board for Saturday the 25th. The morning is absolutely glassy, with a 4ft SW swell sporting a very long, powerful 21-second period. Combined energy is a strong 1446. This is groundswell gold—long lines, plenty of push, and clean faces. The wave quality is rated excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, this is likely the best morning of the whole outlook. Those long-period swells can go a bit straight at beach breaks, but at a reef setup like Quimixto, they’ll peel beautifully.
Sunday the 26th keeps the fire burning. Glassy morning again, with 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds. Energy is up at 1572. The afternoon goes clean with a light offshore wind from the WSW, making for a stellar day. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th both serve up 6ft SSW swell, glassy mornings, and massive energy readings (1753 and 1910). This is big, powerful surf—expert territory for sure, but absolutely pumping.
The tail end of the outlook, from Wednesday the 29th through Friday the 31st, sees the swell slowly backing off from 5ft down to 4ft, but the winds stay favorable—glassy mornings or clean conditions. It’s a solid finish to a forecast that builds from nothing into a real classic.
The standouts: For my money, you don’t want to miss the glassy morning of Saturday the 25th of July—that 4ft SW swell with a 21-second period and dead calm winds is going to be a dream. If you’re after more size and power, Tuesday the 28th with that 6ft SSW swell and glassy morning is going to be a heavy, world-class session for the crew that can handle it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
310 | 117 | 123 | 213 | 196 | 135 | 309 | 358 | 227 | 390 | 573 | 320 | 661 | 748 | 1358 | 693 | 503 | 622 | 773 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:56PM1.55m | 11:38AM1.24m | 10:38PM1.44m | 12:09PM1.24m | 11:19PM1.29m | 12:40PM1.23m | 00:02AM1.13m | 1:11PM1.22m | 00:54AM0.97m | 1:44PM1.20m | 2:41AM0.83m | 2:27PM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:59AM0.07m | 4:47PM0.72m | 5:31AM0.21m | 5:32PM0.72m | 5:58AM0.38m | 6:23PM0.73m | 6:18AM0.53m | 7:29PM0.74m | 6:27AM0.68m | 9:22PM0.72m | 6:05AM0.78m | 11:45PM0.63m | |||||||
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 |
310 | 117 | 123 | 213 | 196 | 135 | 309 | 282 | 141 | 257 | 536 | 320 | 661 | 748 | 1358 | 693 | 464 | 622 | 773 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 6 | S 7 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 15 | WSW 10 | S 10 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
121 | 22 | 27 | 181 | 84 | 58 | 102 | 358 | 145 | 117 | 573 | 262 | 210 | 220 | 156 | 218 | 503 | 321 | 268 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | WSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | WSW 11 | S 11 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 11 |
33 | 99 | 86 | 84 | 84 | 86 | 133 | 178 | 227 | 390 | 69 | 312 | 325 | 210 | 59 | 115 | 49 | 30 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 6 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 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.
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