Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking in the water for the next couple of weeks.

First up, the waiting game. The first few days are a bit of a struggle. We’ve got some swell, sure, but it’s messy and the conditions are just not cooperating. The wind is mostly cross-on, the energy is weak (around 771 to 1010), and the forecast is calling it marginal. You’ll see small waves around 4ft to 5ft from the SSW, but it’s not the kind of session you’d paddle out of bed for. Hold tight.

The real story starts to shift on Monday, July 13th. The morning at Quimixto (reef) goes glassy, and while the swell is only 4ft from the SSW with a long 14-second period, it’s clean. The combined energy is still low (521), but for a morning cruise on a beginner-friendly reef, it’s a nice start. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Tuesday, July 14th morning is even better. Flat calm, glassy conditions, and 3ft of SSW swell. It’s tiny, but *glassy*. That’s a rare treat. The energy is still low (463), but the lack of wind makes it worth a look for a longboard or a soft-top.

Now, Wednesday, July 15th afternoon is where things get interesting. The wind swings cross-offshore, the swell bumps up to 4ft from the S with a 14-second period, and the energy climbs to 969. The conditions are clean. That is a solid combo for Quimixto, and the reef should be offering up some fun, shapely walls.

Thursday, July 16th is the standout. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Morning brings a glassy 8ft S swell with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 1820. That’s moderate-to-strong energy. The afternoon sees it hit 8ft from the SSW with 12-second period and 1987 energy. The wind is cross-offshore. This is proper, powerful groundswell hitting the reef. It’s a big step up. For experienced surfers, this is the best on offer. Beginners, this is too big for you.

Friday, July 17th keeps the energy high. Morning is glassy with 8ft SSW swell (1803 energy), and the afternoon is glassy with 8ft (2442 energy). The period drops to 12 seconds, but the power is still there. This is a solid two-day window for the experienced crew.

Saturday, July 18th morning is still glassy with 6ft from the WSW (1358 energy), but the wind goes cross-shore in the afternoon and the energy drops. It’s a taper.

The second week fades a bit. Monday, July 20th morning is glassy again with 4ft SW swell (729 energy), so it’s worth a dawny. Wednesday, July 22nd morning sees a glassy 6ft SW swell (1252 energy), which is a nice little pulse before the wind turns cross-on later. After that, it’s mostly cross-on winds and smaller swell through the 24th.

Best bet: Thursday, July 16th and Friday, July 17th are the clear standouts. Morning sessions on both days will be glassy with overhead, powerful swell. If you’ve got the experience, that’s your window.

Rusty.

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