
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Jul 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for Quimixto.
We’ve got a solid few days of surf kicking off on Wednesday the 29th of July, then it drops right off for a long stretch, before some promise returns in the second week of August. This isn’t a non-stop run of waves; there’s a significant gap of about a week where it gets real weak.
Wednesday morning the 29th is the standout. Quimixto is a reef break, and for a beginner spot, it’s pumping. We’re looking at a 6ft SSW swell with a 16-second period – that long period groundswell means real energy, better shape, and proper lulls between sets. The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Conditions are glassy with a light southerly air, and with that stiff offshore wind from the SSE, it’s going to be clean. The combined swell energy is strong at 1783. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but at 6ft, it’s getting a bit much for absolute beginners. The swell direction is SSW, close to the optimum WSW, so it’s wrapping in well. It can get crowded here sometimes, but for this quality, it’s worth it.
Wednesday afternoon sees a cross-on breeze kick in with risk of thunderstorms. The swell holds around 6ft, but the quality drops off – it’s only marginal.
Thursday the 30th is another good call. Morning session is glassy again, with the swell easing a touch to 5ft but still with that long 14-second period. Combined energy is a solid 1047. It’ll be clean and very good. Thursday afternoon stays glassy with a 4ft SSW swell, still surfable but smaller.
Then it gets quiet. Friday the 31st drops to 4ft with cross-on wind. Saturday the 1st of August starts glassy but only 3ft, and the afternoon turns poor. From Sunday the 2nd right through to Thursday the 6th, we’re in a flat spell. Swell heights hover around 1ft to 2ft, combined energy is under 300, and the wind is often cross-on or gusty. It’s not worth paddling out for – a real dry patch.
Finally, things start to perk up again on Friday the 7th of August. Morning is glassy with 2ft from the SW, but the period has jumped to 18 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell, meaning the waves will be lined up and powerful, but could be tricky at a beach break. At a reef like Quimixto, it’s a good thing. Combined energy is 488. Saturday the 8th also looks promising with a 4ft SSW swell, glassy morning, and a 16-second period, giving us 664 energy.
The real standout in this second week might be Tuesday the 11th of August. Morning is perfectly calm, glassy, with a 3ft SW swell and an 18-second period. Combined energy is a strong 806. That’s going to be very good, clean surf. Then Wednesday the 12th morning is also very good with 3ft and glassy conditions. After that, the swell holds through the 13th but the quality dips in the afternoons.
So, the clear call is Wednesday morning the 29th for the biggest, most powerful clean surf. For the second week, keep an eye on Tuesday the 11th of August morning – it’s the pick of that quieter return.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1547 | 1361 | 1038 | 886 | 712 | 595 | 434 | 421 | 302 | 220 | 224 | 142 | 114 | 144 | 209 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 68 | 107 | 54 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:16AM1.20m | 9:08PM1.49m | 10:36AM1.23m | 9:38PM1.48m | 10:56AM1.25m | 10:09PM1.43m | 11:16AM1.28m | 10:42PM1.34m | 11:38AM1.30m | 11:19PM1.23m | 12:02PM1.31m | 00:04AM1.08m | 12:31PM1.31m | 1:13AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:14PM0.72m | 4:03AM0.12m | 3:44PM0.68m | 4:26AM0.17m | 4:16PM0.64m | 4:48AM0.24m | 4:50PM0.61m | 5:10AM0.34m | 5:30PM0.59m | 5:32AM0.45m | 6:18PM0.58m | 5:52AM0.58m | 7:23PM0.59m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 8 | — | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | S 9 |
1547 | 1361 | 1038 | 886 | 712 | 595 | 434 | 421 | 302 | 220 | 224 | 142 | 107 | 144 | 209 | 80 | 77 | 72 | 68 | 107 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | WNW 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WNW 5 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
207 | 294 | 191 | 156 | 158 | 100 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 35 | 106 | 121 | 114 | 77 | 7 | 39 | 40 | 8 | 36 | 53 | 36 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 5 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SW 15 |
29 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 89 | 78 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 8 | 36 | 65 | 26 | 25 | 54 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 964 | 0 | 18 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 508 | 0 | 0 | 331 | 0 |
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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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