Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,061 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s coming down the line at Quimixto.
The water is a warm 88°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. Real nice. The whole pattern is a steady diet of SW groundswell, with swell periods often stretching from 15 to 19 seconds, so there's plenty of push behind it. The combined swell energy sits mostly in the moderate range, from about 280 up past 1000 on the bigger days.
We kick off proper on Wednesday, September 9th morning. That’s the true standout. Dead flat calm, glassy surface, and a clean 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is 663 – moderate but with that long period, it’ll feel way bigger. Get in before the afternoon ruination with storms and a cross-on breeze.
Thursday, September 10th morning is another belter. Glassy again, with a 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy of 889. That's clean, punchy, and prime. The afternoon turns cross-offshore which is good, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms.
Tuesday, September 15th morning – glassy, 4ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and 727 combined energy. A touch smaller but the conditions will make it worthwhile.
Wednesday, September 16th morning is a big one – 4ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, glassy, and 937 combined energy. That’s a serious, clean push of water. Thursday, September 17th morning repeats – 4ft SSW swell, 14 seconds, glassy, and 842 combined energy. Both mornings are top-shelf.
In the second week, Friday, September 18th morning brings a glassy 3ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period. Combined energy is 898. That long period will make waves stand up and run – perfect for a reef like this.
The last mornings worth circling are Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th – both glassy, 3ft SW swell, 17-18 second periods, and combined energy in the 750 to 930 range. Clean, consistent, and full of potential.
Don’t sleep on those dawn patrols – especially the 9th and the 16th. Those are the pick of the bunch. Crowds are only a possibility so you’ve got a good chance at some peace. The swell stays under 5ft, so it’s fine for everyone, but with those long periods, the best waves are for the guys that know how to take the drop.
Stay stoked.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 298 | 381 | 390 | 573 | 449 | 813 | 803 | 1005 | 558 | 489 | 407 | 297 | 284 | 212 | 208 | 184 | 290 | 312 | 444 | 727 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:51PM1.48m | 9:04AM1.36m | 8:31PM1.53m | 9:22AM1.42m | 9:08PM1.52m | 9:40AM1.45m | 9:42PM1.46m | 9:58AM1.47m | 10:15PM1.37m | 10:15AM1.47m | 10:45PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.44m | 11:14PM1.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37AM0.09m | 2:40PM0.54m | 3:05AM0.13m | 3:10PM0.43m | 3:29AM0.21m | 3:40PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.32m | 4:09PM0.32m | 4:07AM0.44m | 4:38PM0.32m | 4:20AM0.55m | 5:05PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 |
Temp °C | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 36 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 298 | 217 | 390 | 573 | 449 | 813 | 803 | 1005 | 558 | 489 | 407 | 297 | 284 | 72 | 208 | 175 | 52 | 312 | 444 | 727 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | S 8 | WNW 8 | S 9 | SSW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 125 | 381 | 210 | 147 | 326 | 48 | 42 | 22 | 44 | 21 | 13 | 19 | 79 | 212 | 49 | 26 | 130 | 37 | 25 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 188 | 94 | 63 | 59 | 55 | 28 | 23 | — | 16 | 37 | 24 | 79 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 184 | 290 | 99 | 69 | 68 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 2 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 18 | 532 | 18 |
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