Quimixto Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° N 105.40° W

Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Quimixto sea temperature is
31.4°C
2.2° 

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


Quimixto surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 9s. 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 TypeTime (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 (1.1m) 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

Right, let’s have a proper look at the next 16 days. Quimixto is the only spot on the table. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break here, fairly exposed to the open swell window from the WSW direction, and it is consistent. The water is running at a warm 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year—over two degrees above average, so you’re in for a proper tropical bath.

The week starts off a bit sluggish. Saturday morning is a write-off: small 3ft SW swell with a light cross-onshore breeze and weak energy (392). Poor conditions. The afternoon doesn’t get any better. Things look up Sunday morning the 13th: the wind drops to glassy, swell is 3ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, and energy is moderate (313). It’s small but clean. That sets the tone for a run of glassy mornings.

Monday morning the 14th is another glassy one, 2ft SW, period 18 seconds. That longer period gives the waves more shape, and with no wind it’ll be smooth. The energy is ramping up into the three-digit range (458). By Tuesday morning the 15th, we get a proper jump: 4ft from the SSW, 16-second period, glassy, and combined energy is strong at 719. That’s a standout morning. The wave quality is very good, and the wind is perfect. This is the best of the first week.

Wednesday morning the 16th holds similar magic: 4ft SSW, 16 seconds, glassy, energy at 945. Properly punchy but still within a fun size. The afternoons get a bit cross-onshore and messy, so mornings are the key.

Thursday (17th) is marginal with cross-onshore winds, but Friday morning the 18th comes back clean: 3ft SW, 19-second period, glassy, and energy still strong at 857. The weekend of the 19th and 20th continues the trend—Saturday the 19th has glassy conditions both morning and afternoon, 3ft SW, long period of 18 seconds, and energy in the 700s. Sunday morning the 20th hits a highlight with absolutely flat calm (0 mph wind), 4ft SW swell, 19-second period, and combined energy of 1083. That’s the pick of the entire outlook: glassy, clean, solid energy from a long, clean groundswell. For a reef like Quimixto, that’s a treat.

The second week gets a little more mixed. Monday the 21st has a solid 4ft SW swell at 17 seconds, but mornings and afternoons are cross-onshore, so it won’t be as clean. Energy is well over 1000 though, so plenty of push. Tuesday the 22nd morning returns to glassy, 4ft SW, 16 seconds, energy 816—another very good session. Wednesday to Friday mornings still offer clean windows with swells around 3ft to 4ft SW, and periods dropping back to 12-14 seconds. Energy drops into the 300s and 400s, so less grunt, but still surfable. The last Sunday the 27th has a glassy morning with 2ft SW and a nice 16-second period, though energy is moderate at 481.

Overall, there are no massive waves—nothing over 5ft—so it’s all beginner-friendly to intermediate territory. The standout mornings are Tuesday 15th, Wednesday 16th, and Sunday 20th for the cleanest, most powerful conditions. Don’t sleep on those glassy windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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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
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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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