Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at the upcoming surf for Quimixto.
We’ve got a decent run of waves ahead, but it’s not going to be pumping every day. The swell sticks around from the SW/SSW, with a classic reef break setup that should handle the size. The water is *much* warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting beautifully warm at 89°F. That’s a treat.
Sunday the 16th kicks things off, but it’s only a so-so start. The swell is around 4ft from the SW, but that cross-onshore NW wind at 10 km/h messes with the surface. You’ll get some waves, but it’s not the magic window. The combined energy is moderate at 634.
Monday the 17th is where we get our first real highlight. *Monday morning*, glass it right up with a NNW breeze at only 5 km/h. The swell is a clean 4ft from the SSW, and the period is a long 14 seconds, so you’re looking at proper lines. That’s the time to be out. The energy is solid at 567. The afternoon goes a bit cross-off with a breeze, but the morning is your window.
We see a pattern of glassy mornings all through the week. Tuesday the 18th morning, dead calm wind, 4ft SSW swell. Wednesday the 19th morning, clean again, NE wind, 3ft. Thursday the 20th morning, glass off the north, 3ft. Friday the 21st morning, same vibe, 2ft. These are all clean, tidy, small-wave days for the longboard or a funboard, with moderate energy in the 300-500 range. The swell is getting a bit smaller through the middle part of the week.
There’s a bit of a lull in quality for a few days here, with the swell dropping and some afternoons being messy. But then we get a nice ramp-up.
Saturday the 22nd morning is worth a mention – light rain, cross-off wind from the east at 10 km/h, and a surprising jump in period to 16 seconds on a 2ft SSW swell. That’s a long period, giving those waves a bit more punch than the size suggests. Energy is 425.
Sunday the 23rd is another standout morning. Glassy conditions, ESE wind at 5 km/h, swell back up to 3ft from the SSW at 14 seconds. Energy jumps to 621. That’s a solid little morning session.
Monday the 24th morning is dead calm, with a very long period of 17 seconds. The swell is only 2ft from the SW, but that period is *very long* – it’ll be a slow, clean, peeling wave on the reef, perfect for a relaxing session. Energy is 544.
Now, for the true highlight of the whole run, you want to look at Friday the 28th, Saturday the 29th, and Sunday the 30th. We get a nice swell pulse.
- Friday morning the 28th: 4ft from the SW, 16 second period, glassy winds from the NNE at 5 km/h. Energy is strong at 849. That’s quality.
- Saturday morning the 29th: The big one. 5ft from the SSW, 16 second period, dead calm wind. Energy hits 1001, which is strong. This is the pick of the forecast. The reef will be handling it perfectly, and with that period, the wave shape should be excellent. It’s a bit overhead for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, this is the session to target.
- Sunday morning the 30th: Still holding at 4ft from the SSW, 15 second period, glassy NE wind. Strong energy at 766. Another fantastic morning.
After that, Monday the 31st morning is clean with a 4ft SSW swell and 14 second period. A nice way to finish.
Best on offer: Without a doubt, Saturday the 29th morning is the standout. That 5ft SSW groundswell with a 16 second period and glassy winds will have Quimixto looking its absolute best. Friday the 28th morning is a close second.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
614 | 606 | 545 | 632 | 261 | 553 | 576 | 666 | 449 | 431 | 352 | 290 | 229 | 219 | 149 | 189 | 261 | 201 | 222 | 384 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:37PM1.13m | 11:47AM1.32m | 00:12AM0.97m | 12:01PM1.28m | 00:57AM0.82m | 12:10PM1.22m | 12:02PM1.16m | 10:53AM1.11m | 9:42AM1.10m | 5:48PM1.14m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:44PM0.53m | 5:16AM0.58m | 6:22PM0.57m | 5:14AM0.68m | 7:12PM0.63m | 4:43AM0.75m | 10:13PM0.66m | 00:51AM0.55m | 1:22AM0.43m | 1:36PM1.01m | 1:47AM0.33m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | |
mm | 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Temp °C | 33 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 38 | 34 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
614 | 606 | 545 | 632 | 261 | 553 | 576 | 666 | 449 | 431 | 352 | 290 | 229 | 219 | 149 | 189 | 261 | 66 | 222 | 384 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | S 8 | NW 6 | NW 13 | SSW 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 10 |
7 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 255 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 47 | 48 | 73 | 75 | 69 | 158 | 41 | 78 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | NW 5 | S 8 | W 10 | S 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | W 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 19 |
13 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 28 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 31 | 92 | 105 | 29 | 152 | 201 | 84 | 184 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | WNW 9 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 0 | 231 | 114 | 0 | 30 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 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.
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