Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up for our local spot. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s one day that’s screaming to be surfed.

The water is a warm 88°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in just boardshorts.

Thursday morning at Quimixto is a bit meh – cloudy with a light cross-on breeze, and a 5ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period. The energy is moderate (1011), but the wind is messing with it. It’s a reef break, so that long period groundswell will wrap in nicely, but the wind isn’t helping. The afternoon cleans right up though – glassy conditions with a 4ft SSW swell and the same long period. That’s the session to sneak in for a few clean ones before the thunderstorms roll in. The crowd is listed as sometimes, so you might have a few friends out.

Friday morning holds onto that glassy look with the same 4ft SSW swell. It’s a good window for a beginner-friendly wave. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-on breeze, so aim for the early session.

The weekend sees a slow drop in size. Saturday and Sunday are in the 4ft range with shorter periods, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, making for average conditions. The energy drops too (down to 578 on Sunday morning). It’s not the best, but there’ll be a few waves to be had.

Monday and Tuesday mornings are looking glassy again, but the swell is down to 4ft and 3ft respectively. The energy is weak to moderate (516 and 462). Still, a glassy reef break is a good way to start the day.

Now, here’s the one to circle. Saturday, July 18th is the standout. The morning kicks off with a glassy 7ft SSW swell, period of 13 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 1561 – that’s strong. This is expert territory, as it’s over 8 feet. The afternoon stays glassy with a 7ft swell. This is the best on offer, no question. The reef at Quimixto will handle this size, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be pumping. If you’re experienced, don’t miss it.

Sunday the 19th is still big (6ft and 6ft) but the wind turns cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The energy is still high (1500+), but it won’t be as clean as Saturday.

The following week (from Monday 20th) the swell drops back to 4ft to 4ft, but with a very long 16-second period again. The wind is mostly light and there are some glassy/clean windows. The energy is still strong (1234 on Monday morning). It’s a solid run of surf for the intermediate surfer.

After that, it fades fast. From Wednesday 24th onwards, the swell is tiny (2ft to 2ft) with poor conditions and weak energy. The run of poor surf looks to last for a couple of days at least.

So, if you can hold out, the real gold is on Saturday July 18th. Otherwise, pick the glassy mornings in the first week for clean, fun waves.

Rusty.

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