
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with 969 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 (Sep 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. The ocean’s got a pulse, but it’s not going to be non-stop barrels. We’ve got a solid stretch of surf on the cards, with the early mornings definitely the go-to. The winds are set to stay light, and we’ve got some nice, long-period southwest groundswell pushing in. It’s a classic setup for the reef here.
We’ll kick things off right away. Thursday the 10th is looking like a treat. First light at Quimixto, we’ve got clean 4ft waves from the southwest, with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate, sitting around 881. The wind is dead glassy, so it’s going to be smooth and lined-up. The afternoon stays glassy too, with the same swell, so you could have a long session.
Friday morning the 11th still has nice glassy conditions, with 4ft of the same southwest groundswell. It's a bit smaller but still clean. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-on breeze, making things less perfect, but there will still be waves.
The weekend sees the swell ease off a little. Saturday morning the 12th is still worth a paddle though – 3ft and glassy, and the long period keeps it fun on the reef. Sunday morning the 13th remains clean but dropping into the 3ft range. The afternoon brings a little pulse of long-period energy (19 seconds), but it's small, coming in at 2ft.
There’s a bit of a lull in quality from Monday the 14th through Tuesday the 15th as a light cross-on breeze messes with the surface a touch, but there are still waves in the 2ft to 4ft range.
The next real standout window is Wednesday morning the 16th. We’ve got 4ft of SSW swell, and it’s glassy again. The energy is solid, hitting 935. It’s going to be clean and powerful on the reef. Thursday the 17th morning looks really good too, with another 4ft of SSW swell and completely clean, glassy conditions.
After that, we get a string of consistent, glassy mornings. Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th both have clean 3ft to 3ft surf with long, 18-19 second periods for shape. It’s not huge, but it will be fun. Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st see the swell push back up to 4ft to 4ft, but the mornings will be a bit more crossed up, so you’ll have to pick your banks.
Looking further ahead, into the second week, we’ve got another promising window around Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd. We’re looking at more 4ft to 4ft southwest swell. The mornings are looking clean and glassy. It’s further out, so a bit less certain, but it has that same good energy to it.
Overall, the early mornings are your friend. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so a light spring suit will do. The crowds can pop up here sometimes, but the quality on offer should be worth sharing it for. The biggest and cleanest days are Thursday the 10th, Wednesday the 16th, and Thursday the 17th. Those are your standouts.
Alright, I’m out. Get on it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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449 | 813 | 803 | 894 | 558 | 489 | 407 | 297 | 284 | 257 | 208 | 184 | 290 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 595 | 780 | 691 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:22AM1.42m | 9:08PM1.52m | 9:40AM1.45m | 9:42PM1.46m | 9:58AM1.47m | 10:15PM1.37m | 10:15AM1.47m | 10:45PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.44m | 11:14PM1.12m | 10:43AM1.40m | 11:41PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05AM0.13m | 3:10PM0.43m | 3:29AM0.21m | 3:40PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.32m | 4:09PM0.32m | 4:07AM0.44m | 4:38PM0.32m | 4:20AM0.55m | 5:05PM0.36m | 4:26AM0.64m | 5:33PM0.42m | |||||||
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
449 | 813 | 803 | 894 | 558 | 489 | 407 | 297 | 284 | 257 | 208 | 175 | 130 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 595 | 780 | 691 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 8 | S 8 | WNW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
326 | 44 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 79 | 79 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 290 | 99 | 69 | 68 | 25 | 69 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 5 | S 9 | S 9 |
55 | 24 | 23 | — | 12 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 96 | 184 | 10 | 41 | 25 | 25 | 5 | 24 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 15 | 14 | 14 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 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.
Quimixto is 21 km (13 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. If you plan a holiday in Jalisco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










