Quimixto Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° N 105.40° W

Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Quimixto sea temperature is
31.3° C
1.8° 

Quimixto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Quimixto surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,417 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 14th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's get into it. This is a classic story for Quimixto: building from small and average into something worth setting the alarm for, but you gotta pick your windows.

Right now, through Thursday the 13th, the surf is just not there. We’ve got a 3.3ft swell from the SW with a long 16-second period, but the wind is all wrong – it's a cross-onshore mess. The wave energy is sitting at 698 (moderate) but it's ripped up by the wind, so don't bother paddling out. Thursday afternoon is even worse.

The real action kicks off Friday morning, August 14th. This is a standout. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – and we see a solid 3.6ft groundswell from the SW with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1096 (strong), and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." That long-period swell will wrap in nicely off the reef. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so even if it’s slightly smaller, the quality will be unreal. Friday morning is your best bet in the whole forecast.

Saturday morning August 15th is also excellent. The swell bumps up to 5.2ft from the SW, period at 16 seconds. We’re looking at 1279 (strong) combined energy. The wind is glassy again. This will have more push, but at 5.2ft, it’s still fine for intermediates and beginners with some experience. It’s the biggest, cleanest swell of the early run.

From Sunday 16th through Monday 17th, we drop back to around 3.9ft. The wind stays glassy or clean, and the swell direction swings a bit to the SSW. It’s not pumping, but it’s fun, clean, and consistent. Good mellow sessions on offer.

We hit a lull from about the 19th to the 21st. The swell drops to 2.3ft to 3.3ft. The energy falls away, and the afternoons get choppy with cross-onshore winds. It’s not worth racing for the water then.

However, the forecast gets interesting again later. On the morning of Sunday the 23rd, we get a pulse of 3.0ft SSW swell, but the energy is back up to 627 (moderate) and the wind is glassy. Then on Thursday morning, August 27th, we see another standout moment. The swell is 3.0ft from the SW with a 15-second period, but the combined energy jumps to 733 (strong), and it’s called "very good surf conditions" with glassy winds. That's a promising long-range call. It looks clean and fun, though keep in mind it's over a week away so don't bank on it just yet.

The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing wild to report there. For a little break like Quimixto, the crowds will pop up *sometimes* when it’s good, but Friday morning and the Thursday morning at the end of the window are when you’ll have the best chance of getting them to yourself.

All in all, the standout is Friday morning, August 14th, with glassy conditions and that beautiful 3.6ft, 18-second groundswell. The other real highlight is Thursday morning, August 27th for a clean, glassy session later in the run.

Stay stoked.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1.6
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1.6
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1.5
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1.4
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
483
411
455
711
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1271
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614
614
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469
632
264
476
576
666
449
437
357
Wind (km/h)
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5
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10
NNW
10
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High Tide
10:27AM1.35m
9:52PM1.52m
10:50AM1.36m
10:29PM1.42m
11:11AM1.36m
11:04PM1.28m
11:30AM1.35m
11:37PM1.13m
11:47AM1.32m
00:12AM0.97m
12:01PM1.28m
00:57AM0.82m
12:10PM1.22m
Low Tide
3:57PM0.56m
4:28AM0.16m
4:33PM0.52m
4:50AM0.30m
5:08PM0.52m
5:07AM0.45m
5:44PM0.53m
5:16AM0.58m
6:22PM0.57m
5:14AM0.68m
7:12PM0.63m
4:43AM0.75m
10:13PM0.66m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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