
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,222 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks start with a real bang, then it fades out into a long, quiet stretch later on, so you’ll want to make the most of the early days.
The standout window is this weekend and into Monday. On Saturday morning, July 25th, Quimixto is looking absolutely firing. We’ve got a clean 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a very long 21-second period – that’s proper energy moving through. The wind is glassy, just a slight southerly air, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 88°. The combined energy is strong at 1105, and it’s coming from the WSW, which is the sweet spot for this reef. This is the best on offer, no question. It’s a consistent, beginner-friendly wave, but crowds are possible here, so get there early. Saturday afternoon stays clean with the swell bumping up to 5ft and the wind shifting cross-off, making it excellent for more experienced surfers as the energy jumps to 1965.
Sunday morning, July 26th, is another cracker. Still 5ft of SW swell, period at 18 seconds, and glassy conditions again with an ENE breeze. The energy is even higher at 1707. This is a top-tier morning. By Sunday afternoon, it’s still clean with cross-off wind, and the energy peaks at 1983. This whole Saturday-to-Sunday window is the true highlight.
Monday, July 27th, sees the swell nudge up to 6ft, but the wind turns cross-on from the NE, introducing some light wind ripples. The energy is still strong at 2126, but the quality drops. It’s still surfable, but not as pristine as the weekend. By Monday afternoon, the swell hits 8ft from the SSW – that’s big enough that it’s really only for experts now. The wind stays cross-on, so it’s going to be a bit of a battle.
From Tuesday, July 28th, through to the end of the first week, the wind stays cross-on and the swell slowly drops. The energy remains high, between 1600 and 2600, but the onshore flow keeps things messy. It’s marginal, not the kind of conditions you’d drive for.
Then there’s a gap. From around Thursday, July 30th, through the end of the first week of August, the surf really winds down. There are a few brief windows of glassy conditions, like Thursday morning July 30th with 5ft swell and no wind, and Friday morning July 31st with 4ft, but the swell period drops and the energy plummets. By the time we hit August 1st, the swell is under 3ft and the energy is weak. From August 2nd onward, the surf is small and mostly poor, with waves dropping to 2ft or 2ft. The energy is below 300, and the conditions are mostly cross-on or very weak. The best of that second week is Saturday morning, August 8th, with a glassy 3ft swell from the SSW and a 16-second period, and Sunday morning, August 9th, with a similar 3ft glassy swell. Those are small but clean and rideable, but nowhere near the weekend’s glory.
So, the call is simple: this weekend is the one. Saturday and Sunday mornings at Quimixto are the pick of the entire 16 days. After that, it’s a long slow fade.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1012 | 1845 | 2044 | 1553 | 1518 | 1798 | 1663 | 3066 | 1796 | 2256 | 1777 | 1692 | 1397 | 1361 | 1038 | 886 | 712 | 595 | 434 | 421 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:15AM1.09m | 6:47PM1.29m | 9:23AM1.12m | 7:28PM1.36m | 9:38AM1.15m | 8:04PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.18m | 8:36PM1.47m | 10:16AM1.20m | 9:08PM1.49m | 10:36AM1.23m | 9:38PM1.48m | 10:56AM1.25m | 10:09PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:25PM0.95m | 2:22AM0.22m | 1:54PM0.89m | 2:49AM0.16m | 2:20PM0.83m | 3:14AM0.12m | 2:47PM0.77m | 3:39AM0.11m | 3:14PM0.72m | 4:03AM0.12m | 3:44PM0.68m | 4:26AM0.17m | 4:16PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | 8 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | — | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 33 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 37 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
1012 | 1845 | 2044 | 1553 | 1518 | 1798 | 1663 | 3066 | 1796 | 2256 | 1777 | 1692 | 1397 | 1361 | 1038 | 886 | 712 | 595 | 434 | 421 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 15 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 11 |
69 | 54 | 126 | 113 | 380 | 344 | 459 | 11 | 880 | 409 | 369 | 229 | 176 | 451 | 374 | 306 | 311 | 288 | 237 | 202 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | W 8 | SW 15 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 14 | W 7 | WNW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 8 | S 7 | S 11 | S 12 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | SW 16 |
24 | 33 | 106 | 41 | 85 | 179 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 42 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 89 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 554 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 529 | 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.










