
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 12 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, 3AM (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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (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
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Quimixto. It’s a reef break, consistent, and mainly a beginner-friendly spot, though there’s some proper juice in the water at times. The water is running real warm, about 2°F warmer than usual for this time of year, which is notable – it’s like bathwater out there.
Right off the bat, the surf is pretty lackluster. Friday afternoon the 11th kicks things off with a small, weak 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore and it looks messy. Not worth paddling out for anything serious. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are similar – small, weak swells, cross-onshore breezes, and lumpy conditions. The energy is weak, under 500, and the surf just isn't offering anything clean. We're looking at a bit of a slow start, a real waiting game for the first few days.
Things start to turn around on Monday the 14th. The morning brings a glassy, clean 2ft SW swell with an 18-second period. The energy is still moderate, around 458, but that glassy surface makes a huge difference. It’s not big, but it’s clean. That’s a sign of things to come.
The standout window opens up on Tuesday the 15th. The morning session sees a clean, glassy 4ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, and the energy is building – we're looking at 724 now. That’s the first real taste of the good stuff. Then Wednesday the 16th morning is even better: a glassy 4ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with the energy jumping to 930. This is the pick of the first week. The wind is light, the swell is solid, and it’s gonna be clean. This is what you’ve been waiting for.
The size holds through Thursday the 17th and into Friday the 18th. It stays around that 4-4ft range, but the winds get a bit more cross-onshore in the afternoons. The mornings are your best bet, with the Friday morning session on the 18th seeing a glassy 3ft SW swell at a very long 19 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 897. That’s a beautiful looking groundswell, but the long period might make it a little straight at a beach break – here at the reef, though, it should be lining up nicely.
The run of good morning surf continues through the weekend and into the next week. The 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd all have glassy mornings with 3ft to 4ft SW swells, periods mostly in the 17-19 second range, and energy readings staying strong in the 800-1000+ range. The morning of Sunday the 20th has that energy peaking at 1041 – that’s a strong push of swell. It’s promising, but keep in mind these longer-range morning glories are always a bit less certain.
The clean conditions even spill into the afternoons on the 22nd and 23rd, with light offshore or cross-offshore winds. That’s a treat. After that, as we get into the final few days of the forecast period, the swell slowly eases off. It’s still rideable, with 3ft to 4ft SW swells, but the energy drops and the period backs off a bit. The 26th sees it shrink right down to 2ft, so the waves fade back out.
Overall, the real standout is the stretch from the 15th to the 22nd. If you can only get out a couple of times, target those glassy mornings. The energy is there, the swell direction is solid from the SW/SSW, and the wind is going to make it clean. It’s not a huge swell by any means, but the quality looks epic for a spot like this.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
489 | 407 | 357 | 284 | 257 | 208 | 184 | 290 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 691 | 789 | 691 | 892 | 641 | 711 | 638 | 494 | 464 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:42PM1.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:40PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.32m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
489 | 407 | 357 | 284 | 257 | 208 | 175 | 130 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 691 | 789 | 691 | 892 | 641 | 711 | 638 | 494 | 406 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 3 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 |
33 | 24 | 79 | 79 | 4 | 96 | 184 | 290 | 120 | 69 | 68 | 25 | 69 | 101 | 30 | 30 | 229 | 224 | 365 | 464 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | W 11 | WNW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 4 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 6 | S 9 | SSE 9 | W 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 |
37 | 10 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 127 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 8 | 24 | 25 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 10 | — | NW 6 | — |
15 | 14 | 30 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 14 | — | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 18 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 515 | 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.
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.










