Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run ahead of us at Quimixto, so let’s break it down.

We’re kicking off the outlook on Friday morning, July 17th, with a clean start. The water is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a bit of a treat. We’ve got a modest 3ft swell rolling in from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds, giving us moderate wave energy (364). The wind is glassy out of the NE, so expect some smooth, clean lines right off the bat. It’s a better session for beginners, given the size.

Friday afternoon sees the swell drop to 2ft, and the wind swings to a cross-offshore from the WSW, making it a bit tricky. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The energy drops to moderate (233).

Saturday, July 18th, is a ripper. Morning glass out of the SE, with a 3ft SW swell carrying a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (598), and it’s going to wrap around the reef here at Quimixto beautifully. The afternoon stays glassy with a WNW breeze, swell dropping to 2ft but the period lengthens to 19 seconds, keeping the energy up (507). This is a day for the longboard or a fun mid-length.

Sunday morning, July 19th, is a standout. The swell pushes to 4ft from the SW, with a 17-second period. The energy jumps to 940, and we’ve got glassy winds from the east. The water is still a touch warmer than average, and the conditions are set for some very good surf. This is the best of the first week, hands down.

Monday, July 20th, continues the theme. Morning glass from the NE, with a 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds, energy at 938. It’s very good again. The afternoon gets a bit cross-onshore, but the morning session is the pick.

Tuesday, July 21st, is another gem. Absolutely calm winds in the morning, dead glass, with a 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Energy at 760. The afternoon turns offshore, but the morning is a dream.

From Wednesday, July 22nd, through to Thursday, July 23rd, we see the swell holding around 4ft to 4ft, with periods dropping from 12 to 11 seconds. The mornings are glassy, but the afternoons get a cross-onshore breeze. Consistent, clean morning sessions are on the cards.

Now, Friday, July 24th, brings a big jump in period. The morning swell is 3ft from the SSW, but the period hits 24 seconds – that’s very long period groundswell. Energy is moderate (1010). This is a wave that’s going to love the reef, but it might be a bit straight for the beach breaks. The wind is cross-onshore, so it’s a bit messy.

The real fireworks start on Saturday, July 25th. The morning is glassy from the east, with a 4ft SW swell at 21 seconds, giving us strong energy (1271). But the afternoon is the one. The swell jumps to 5ft from the SSW, period at 19 seconds, and the energy rockets to 2020. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the WSW. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s clean.

Sunday, July 26th, is another standout. Zero wind in the morning, glassy as a mirror, with a 5ft SSW swell at 18 seconds, energy at 1684. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze, same size and period, energy at 1867. This is top-tier stuff for the crew who can handle it.

That brings us to the second week. From Monday, July 27th, the swell is a solid 6ft to 6ft from the SSW, but the winds turn cross-onshore, making it a bit lumpy. The mornings remain the cleaner option, but the energy is very strong (2440 on Monday morning). This is expert territory – over 8ft, it’s big.

Wednesday, July 29th, offers a reprieve. The morning is glassy from the NE, with a 5ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy at 1004. The afternoon turns offshore from the south, with a gentle breeze, keeping it clean. Very good conditions.

The final few days, July 30th through to August 1st, see the swell dropping back to 3ft to 4ft, with period dropping to 13-14 seconds. The mornings are mostly glassy, with moderate energy, making for fun, smaller waves to finish the run.

Overall, the standout sessions are the mornings of Sunday, July 19th, and the afternoon of Saturday, July 25th, through Sunday, July 26th. That’s the best on offer – big, clean, powerful groundswell with glassy wind. Get on it.

Rusty.

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