
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,094 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good look at what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks. We've got one spot lighting up the forecast and it’s looking like a proper run of waves.
Right from the get-go, Monday morning (September 14th), we’re on. Quimixto is a reef break, consistent, and it’s a beginner-friendly setup. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The swell energy is moderate at 458 and building. Monday morning brings clean 2 ft surf from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That groundswell will be pushing in with glassy conditions and offshore wind—that’s a beautiful start. That afternoon, the swell bumps up to 3 ft, still with that long 18-second period, and the wind goes light cross-off, keeping things clean.
Tuesday (September 15th) is honestly the standout of this whole outlook. Tuesday morning we see the swell jumping to 4 ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is climbing to 722. And the wind? Dead calm. Absolute glass. That's as good as it gets for clean conditions. Tuesday afternoon holds at 4 ft, period extends to 17 seconds, energy hits 875, and it stays glassy. That's two full days of quality, lined-up reef waves with zero wind.
Wednesday (September 16th) morning keeps the good vibes going with 4 ft swell (SSW, 16 sec) and glassy conditions—energy is up at 945. This is your call to get out there early, because by Wednesday afternoon the wind swings cross-onshore and the quality drops. Thursday and Friday see the wind staying a bit tricky, but the swell hangs around in the 4 ft to 4 ft range.
We get a bit of a reset heading into Friday (September 18th) morning: glassy again, 3 ft of SW swell with a very long 19-second period. The energy reading is 814. That’s clean, but the lighter swell will make it a more mellow session. Saturday (19th) and Sunday (20th) mornings are also showing glass with 3 ft to 4 ft waves, and Sunday morning is completely calm—dead flat wind. Those mornings will be your ticket if you missed the early week peak.
Looking into the second week, the pattern stays active but a little more inconsistent. Monday (September 21st) morning is looking promising with 4 ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, and big energy of 1040. Glassy again. But the afternoons get choppy. By Wednesday (23rd) and Thursday (24th), the swell drops back to 3 ft–4 ft with a shorter period of 14–15 seconds, and while the mornings stay clean, it’s not as punchy.
We finish the forecast period with a nice little uptick. Tuesday morning (September 29th) brings 3 ft of SW swell with an 18-second period and glassy conditions—energy is 671. That's a promising note to end on, but it's still a couple weeks out, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week are the absolute best on offer. Solid chest-to-shoulder high waves, long period groundswell, and glassy conditions. If you can paddle out Tuesday morning, that’s the session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
290 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 691 | 780 | 691 | 892 | 740 | 711 | 691 | 538 | 464 | 450 | 450 | 491 | 522 | 614 | 702 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:45PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.44m | 11:14PM1.12m | 10:43AM1.40m | 11:41PM0.98m | 10:51AM1.34m | 00:08AM0.84m | 10:52AM1.28m | 10:39AM1.21m | 10:04AM1.16m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:20AM0.55m | 5:05PM0.36m | 4:26AM0.64m | 5:33PM0.42m | 4:23AM0.71m | 6:05PM0.51m | 3:58AM0.75m | 6:53PM0.61m | 00:40AM0.59m | 1:01AM0.48m | |||||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | 2 | 12 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 38 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
130 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 691 | 780 | 691 | 892 | 740 | 711 | 691 | 538 | 368 | 342 | 357 | 238 | 522 | 614 | 702 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
290 | 120 | 69 | 42 | 26 | 69 | 101 | 23 | 47 | 229 | 224 | 365 | 464 | 450 | 450 | 491 | 237 | 233 | 187 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | NW 13 | S 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | NW 12 |
26 | 26 | 27 | 68 | 5 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 14 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 19 | 72 | 72 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 518 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 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.










