Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 3PM. 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+) | 9PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way for the Quimixto area. The water is sitting at a warm 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in just boardshorts or a spring suit.
The first real action kicks off Saturday morning, the 22nd of August. Quimixto is a consistent reef break, and it’s looking clean with glassy conditions. The swell is a small 2ft from the SSW with a very long period of 16 seconds, giving it some real groundswell energy (combined energy of 424). That long period means the waves will have good shape and power for a beginner-friendly spot, but the sets will be spaced out, making paddling in easier. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be pretty as a picture. The afternoon gets a bit trickier with a cross-shore wind and a risk of thunderstorms, so the morning is the window.
Sunday the 23rd looks even better. The morning is glassy again, with the swell bumping up to 3ft from the SSW, period still a solid 14 seconds, and the energy is ramping up (654). This is a fantastic call for a longboard or a funboard. Sunday afternoon brings a clean cross-offshore wind with a 3ft swell, but the afternoon storms could pop up, so keep an eye on the sky.
We hit a bit of a lull on Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th with cross-onshore winds and marginal conditions. Not worth paddling out for.
The next standout is Friday morning, the 28th of August. The wind goes glassy again, and we’ve got a 3ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and a big jump in energy (775). The conditions are set to be very good, with clean lines likely.
But the real highlight of the first week is Saturday the 29th of August. The morning is glassy, with a 5ft swell from the SSW, period of 16 seconds, and a massive 1223 energy reading. This is right on the edge of being too big for beginners, but for a confident intermediate, this is a proper session. The waves will have plenty of push and long, walling lines.
Looking further ahead into the second week, things get properly exciting but less certain. The first week of September is shaping up to be a cracker. The morning of Thursday the 3rd of September is a serious standout. Glassy conditions, 3ft swell from the SSW, but with a massive 21-second period! That’s an incredibly long groundswell, giving the reef at Quimixto some very long, lined-up waves. The energy is thumping at 1655. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers.
Friday the 4th of September is the biggest call of the period. The morning is glassy with a 7ft swell from the SSW, period of 18 seconds, and energy readings over 3000. That’s a serious amount of water moving. At this size, Quimixto is strictly for experts only. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore wind and the same 7ft swell. This is big, powerful, and demanding.
Saturday the 5th of September still has plenty of size (5ft to 6ft) and the afternoon goes glassy again, offering another excellent session for the crew who can handle it. The energy holds strong around 2800.
Overall, the best windows are the mornings of Saturday the 22nd, Sunday the 23rd, and Saturday the 29th of August for a fun, manageable wave. For the experienced crew, the mornings of Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September are the true standouts, but remember, those are long-range calls and a bit less certain.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, and I’ll catch you in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
201 | 225 | 356 | 325 | 342 | 327 | 305 | 395 | 410 | 303 | 306 | 367 | 295 | 176 | 209 | 255 | 316 | 211 | 559 | 1235 | 1199 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:42AM1.10m | 5:48PM1.14m | 9:09AM1.12m | 6:45PM1.23m | 9:04AM1.16m | 7:24PM1.34m | 9:10AM1.21m | 7:58PM1.42m | 9:22AM1.26m | 8:30PM1.48m | 9:37AM1.31m | 9:01PM1.50m | 9:53AM1.36m | 9:32PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:36PM1.01m | 1:47AM0.33m | 1:42PM0.93m | 2:09AM0.24m | 1:57PM0.84m | 2:30AM0.18m | 2:16PM0.75m | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:39PM0.66m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.57m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.48m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 11 | — | 3 | 15 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | — | 2 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 |
156 | 225 | 356 | 325 | 342 | 104 | 186 | 395 | 248 | 303 | 276 | 192 | 125 | 81 | 209 | 255 | 248 | 149 | 559 | 1235 | 1199 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | W 8 | WSW 10 |
201 | 82 | 75 | 71 | 118 | 307 | 63 | 70 | 410 | 211 | 306 | 367 | 295 | 176 | 43 | 209 | 316 | 211 | 212 | 33 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 19 | NW 4 | S 10 | S 9 |
67 | 86 | 184 | 258 | 255 | 327 | 305 | 169 | 113 | 111 | 106 | 88 | 40 | 39 | 159 | 28 | 24 | 148 | 4 | 16 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 114 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 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.











