Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,543 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, let's talk about what's shaping up for our little corner of the coast.
First up, the water's a touch warmer than normal at 89°, which is a nice bonus for the start of the run.
We've got a bit of a slow start, but don't let that fool you. Things kick off properly on Thursday the 27th with a glassy morning session at Quimixto. The swell is a clean 3ft from the SW with a long 15-second period, giving you that groundswell energy. The wave energy is moderate, sitting at 562. That glassy wind is a major plus, meaning the reef will be butter-smooth. Friday morning the 28th is even better, with a 3ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions again. The energy climbs to 750, and the forecast is for very good surf. This is a solid, consistent reef break, so you'll get your waves.
The real standout, though, is Friday morning, September 4th. The swell is 5ft from the SW, period of 17 seconds, and the wave energy is a strong 1679. The wind is dead calm, glassy, and the forecast is for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The swell direction matches the optimum (WSW), and with that long period, this point/reef setup will be handling it beautifully. Crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have some company, but it'll be worth it for the quality. This is the pick of the whole 16 days, but remember, it's a long-range call, so keep an eye on it.
After that, the energy drops a bit, but we still have some good windows. Mornings generally offer the best conditions with glassy winds. The waves stay in the 3ft to 5ft range with SW groundswell through the first week of September. There's a gap in quality around the 6th and 7th with risk of thunderstorms and onshore winds, but by the 8th, we're back to a glassy morning with a long 18-second period, though the size is down to 2ft.
The 10th of September morning also looks good, with a 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions, so keep that in mind for the tail end.
Overall, Quimixto is a consistent reef break that offers clean waves when the wind plays ball. The long-period swells will be better here than at a beach break. Grab a morning session and you'll be smiling.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 176 | 171 | 255 | 276 | 211 | 559 | 1235 | 1321 | 1273 | 909 | 807 | 691 | 682 | 523 | 373 | 368 | 362 | 257 | 261 | 243 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:30PM1.48m | 9:37AM1.31m | 9:01PM1.50m | 9:53AM1.36m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:10AM1.40m | 10:04PM1.43m | 10:28AM1.43m | 10:38PM1.33m | 10:48AM1.45m | 11:15PM1.20m | 11:09AM1.44m | 11:58PM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.57m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.48m | 3:55AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | 4:15AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:13PM0.37m | 4:52AM0.55m | 5:55PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | 7 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 33 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 37 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 176 | 171 | 255 | 251 | 181 | 559 | 1235 | 1321 | 1273 | 382 | 807 | 691 | 682 | 279 | 373 | 368 | 362 | 257 | 261 | 210 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 37 | 27 | 98 | 62 | 211 | 173 | 30 | 297 | 436 | 909 | 310 | 300 | 292 | 523 | 204 | 138 | 80 | 114 | 143 | 215 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 39 | 127 | 209 | 276 | 37 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 58 | 58 | 34 | 61 | 67 | 243 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 32 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
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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).
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