Quimixto Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° N 105.40° W

Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Quimixto sea temperature is
31.4°C
2.2° 

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


Quimixto surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,094 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for your local break. We've got a bit of a slow start, but there's some magic brewing if you're patient.

Right now, the ocean’s pretty flat and messy. We’re looking at a few days of small, weak surf with a lot of wind chop and onshore crud. The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Tuesday the 15th, and that’s where we’ll start.

Tuesday the 15th is when things come together. Quimixto will be the spot to be. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell pushing in from the SSW, and here’s the kicker – on Tuesday morning it’s glassy, dead calm. That’s about as good as it gets. The water’s running at 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4°F above average, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home. The combined energy is moderate at 726, and with that long 16-second period from a SSW groundswell, it’s going to have some nice shape on the reef. This is a beginner-friendly wave, so it’s a great morning for everyone. The afternoon turns into a clean cross-off with a bit more energy (873) – still very good. It does get a little inconsistent between sets with that long period, so be ready to wait your turn. Crowds are a possibility, but with conditions this good, it’s worth sharing.

Wednesday the 16th morning offers another glassy gem at Quimixto with 4 ft from the SSW and an even higher combined energy of 945. The period’s still 16 seconds, so similar conditions: clean, punchy, and well-shaped. This is another standout morning. The afternoon gets a bit onshore, so get it early.

The surf dips a bit into the weekend but stays rideable, with cleaner glassy windows appearing on Friday morning (18th) with 3 ft SW swell at 19 seconds, and again on Saturday morning (19th) with 3 ft SW at 18 seconds. Both are glassy with moderate energy in the 800-900 range. Good for a longer board.

Now, for the serious crew: mark your calendars for Sunday, the 27th of September. This is the big one. That morning, Quimixto is looking at a solid 8 ft swell from the SSW. The combined energy skyrockets to 2724 – that’s strong wave energy, and the period is 13 seconds. This is expert territory; that’s over 8 ft and is only for experienced surfers. The morning is glassy, dead flat wind. It’s going to be a beast. The size holds through Monday the 28th with 8 to 10 ft, but the wind gets onshore, so the 27th morning is your window for the best, most powerful surf of the entire outlook. That’s a true standout, even if it's a little further out and not as certain.

Overall, the first few days are a write-off, but from the 15th to the 22nd we’ve got consistent, clean, waist-to-chest high waves with plenty of glassy mornings. The real highlight is the big SSW groundswell arriving on the 27th.

Stay stoked, get the right board for the day, and I'll see you in the water.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
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Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.8
SW
20
0.8
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19
0.8
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19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
290
312
444
727
691
780
691
892
740
711
553
494
464
450
450
491
522
614
702
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
E
5
E
10
W
5
ESE
0
NE
10
WSW
10
E
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
NE
10
WNW
5
NE
5
SSE
10
WSW
0
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:45PM1.25m
10:30AM1.44m
11:14PM1.12m
10:43AM1.40m
11:41PM0.98m
10:51AM1.34m
00:08AM0.84m
10:52AM1.28m
10:39AM1.21m
10:04AM1.16m
Low Tide
4:38PM0.32m
4:20AM0.55m
5:05PM0.36m
4:26AM0.64m
5:33PM0.42m
4:23AM0.71m
6:05PM0.51m
3:58AM0.75m
6:53PM0.61m
00:40AM0.59m
1:01AM0.48m
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 mm
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3
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7
2
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Temp °C
31
27
32
32
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26
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Feels °C
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32
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32
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34
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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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