Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Quimixto.

Overall, it’s a bit of a slow starter with small glassy waves, then builds into a solid run of clean, punchy swell that will have you grinning. The water is sitting at a balmy 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you won’t need a wetsuit.

First up, Friday the 21st afternoon and into Saturday the 22nd morning, we’ve got tiny 2ft to 2ft waves from the SSW, but the real highlight is the wind. It’s glassy or light cross-off, making for clean conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate (289 to 430), so it’s weak and wobbly, but a fun longboard or soft-top session for beginners. Saturday afternoon stays glassy with a touch more energy.

Sunday the 23rd is where it starts to get interesting. Sunday morning is dead calm with 3ft SSW swell and moderate combined energy (619). The afternoon picks up to 3ft with a risk of thunderstorms, but cross-off wind keeps it clean. Good windows for a few waves.

Monday the 24th morning is glassy again with 2ft SSW groundswell (period 17 seconds, combined energy 615). That long period will wrap nicely into the reef at Quimixto, offering smooth, lined-up waves, but the sets will be spread out. Monday afternoon gets a bit cross-on and messy, so I’d skip that.

Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th is a mixed bag. Mornings are glassy with 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, but afternoons get choppy with cross-onshore winds. A few rideable windows if you’re keen for dawn patrol.

The real standout starts Friday the 28th afternoon, but hold tight for the weekend. Friday afternoon pushes up to 5ft SSW with a long 17-second period, but the wind is cross-on and the combined energy is strong (1575). Not the cleanest, but there’s power in the water.

Saturday the 29th morning is the absolute pick of the first week. Glassy conditions, 5ft SSW groundswell, combined energy of 1422. That’s clean, meaty, and lined up perfectly for the reef. This is for experienced surfers – the size is over 5ft, so beginners should sit this one out. Saturday afternoon stays clean with cross-off wind, and Sunday the 30th keeps the good vibes going with glassy mornings and clean afternoons, 4ft to 5ft.

By the time we hit September, things get serious. On Monday the 1st of September morning, we get glassy 5ft SSW swell (combined energy 1098). Tuesday the 2nd and Wednesday the 3rd are the heavy hitters. Wednesday the 3rd morning jumps to 7ft SW with offshore wind – clean and powerful – combined energy is huge at 2552. Wednesday afternoon hits 8ft WSW with offshore wind and combined energy of 3591. That’s big, powerful, expert-only territory. Thursday the 4th stays clean and glassy with 8ft WSW, perfect for experienced surfers.

Even into Saturday the 5th, we get a drop back to 4ft but with a 16-second period and clean conditions – a beautiful finish to the run.

Bottom line: the late-August glassy mornings and the big September swell window are where it’s at. Crowds are possible at Quimixto, so get out early.

Rusty.

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