Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way. Over the next 16 days we’ve got a really promising run of surf for this area, starting with some smaller cleaner sessions and building into a proper late-season groundswell pulse that’s worth marking on the calendar.
The first few days, from Friday the 21st right through the weekend, are all about small, friendly waves at Quimixto. Friday morning you’re looking at a clean 2ft SW swell (13-second period) with glassy conditions. Combined energy is moderate (349). Water temps are about average for this time of year, so a springy shorty will do. The wind stays light or glassy through Saturday morning too. Perfect for the beginner to intermediate crew wanting some fun, uncrowded waves. The afternoon sessions get a bit of cross-off or glass, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms popping up, so keep an eye on the sky.
Sunday the 23rd is a bit of a write-off – the wind goes cross-on and the conditions get a little bumpy. I’d skip it.
We get back into it on Monday the 24th – glassy again in the morning with a nice 3ft SW swell and a 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy. Combined energy is moderate (633). The waves will have some shape and punch for the size. That trend holds through Wednesday morning, but the afternoons stay a little mixed. Tuesday the 25th is the weakest day of that stretch, with a bumpy cross-on breeze that makes it messy.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Around Thursday the 29th of August, the swell starts to build. Saturday the 29th morning is a standout: 5ft of SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, glassy winds, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Combined energy is strong (1381). This is the first real taste of the bigger stuff – too much for beginners but a treat for anyone who’s comfortable in it.
The real highlight though, is the first week of September. Monday the 1st and Tuesday the 2nd are absolute belters. Monday morning kicks off with a glassy 8ft SSW swell (13-second period). That’s a powerful wave – combined energy is strong (2130). That’s expert territory. Tuesday is similar: 8 – 10ft SW groundswell, glassy or clean, with combined energy pushing 2450-2942. Swell direction lines up perfectly with what Quimixto likes (WSW). The period is around 12-13 seconds, so it’ll have plenty of push but not be too straight for the reef. This is the session worth planning around.
Wednesday the 3rd and Thursday the 4th keep the big swell going, but the wind gets fickle in the afternoons. Monday the 5th of September sees the swell start to drop back, but it’s still solid at 4ft, glassy, with a nice 16-second period. Combined energy (1375) is still strong. A good note to end on.
Bottom line: The first weekend is small and clean for the learner crew, but the real standout window is Saturday the 29th of August through to Wednesday the 3rd of September, with Monday and Tuesday being the absolute peak – big, clean, glassy groundswell. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
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219 | 172 | 191 | 261 | 201 | 225 | 384 | 325 | 312 | 327 | 305 | 395 | 410 | 211 | 261 | 367 | 291 | 202 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:53AM1.11m | 9:42AM1.10m | 5:48PM1.14m | 9:09AM1.12m | 6:45PM1.23m | 9:04AM1.16m | 7:24PM1.34m | 9:10AM1.21m | 7:58PM1.42m | 9:22AM1.26m | 8:30PM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.55m | 1:22AM0.43m | 1:36PM1.01m | 1:47AM0.33m | 1:42PM0.93m | 2:09AM0.24m | 1:57PM0.84m | 2:30AM0.18m | 2:16PM0.75m | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:39PM0.66m | ||||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 4 | 28 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 10 |
219 | 172 | 191 | 261 | 156 | 225 | 384 | 325 | 312 | 249 | 189 | 395 | 410 | 134 | 190 | 209 | 162 | 202 | 157 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
47 | 72 | 69 | 70 | 201 | 80 | 78 | 188 | 122 | 89 | 63 | 66 | 115 | 211 | 261 | 367 | 291 | 176 | 209 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 |
92 | 105 | 29 | 152 | 67 | 86 | 184 | 258 | 255 | 327 | 305 | 169 | 36 | 111 | 78 | 63 | 61 | 39 | 159 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 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.
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