Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,400 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 29) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks.
This is a solid run of Southern Hemi groundswell for Quimixto, and the water is pumping at 89°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The swell energy is strong to very strong through the first few days, with a combined energy reading of 1448 on Saturday morning. That’s a lot of juice in the water.
Saturday, 29 August kicks off with a bang. We’ve got a 5ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy in the morning. This is big, powerful, and long-period stuff – it’s going to be a thumping, clean reef break. Saturday afternoon the wind shifts to a light cross-offshore, still clean, but the wave height holds. This is the standout session of the whole outlook: excellent surf for experienced surfers, very consistent, and the water is glassy.
Sunday, 30 August morning stays glassy with 5ft SSW swell, but the energy drops a bit (938). Still very good. By afternoon, a light cross-onshore wind and smaller swell make it a bit of a letdown.
Monday, 31 August morning is glassy again with 4ft SW swell – clean and fun. The afternoons are pretty much a write-off for the rest of the week due to cross-onshore wind.
Wednesday, 3 September morning is a real stand-out. 4ft SW swell, glassy, 18-second period, and the energy is back up to 1483. That’s beautifully clean, long-period groundswell. Perfect for a reef.
Thursday, 4 September morning is a bit of a tease – 5ft SSW swell but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not as clean as it could be. The energy is massive at 1989, but the wind isn’t helping.
Saturday, 5 September morning looks excellent again. Glassy, 5ft SSW, 16-second period – back to the big, clean, powerful stuff. Get on it.
From Sunday, 6 September onward, the swell drops off slowly. The mornings remain glassy, and the waves are clean but smaller – 5ft dropping to 2ft by the end. The energy dips into the moderate range (below 1000). The afternoons stay marginal.
The last real highlight is Thursday, 10 September morning. Glassy, 3ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is back above 1000 (1028). Clean, long-period groundswell for a solid morning session.
Beyond that, the swell is small and inconsistent, with the final days only offering knee-high, clean but weak waves. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue at Quimixto, so on the standout mornings, expect a few others in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1067 | 1098 | 818 | 785 | 691 | 573 | 517 | 406 | 357 | 286 | 261 | 243 | 381 | 381 | 276 | 905 | 1021 | 1151 | 1244 | 1044 | 1141 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:10AM1.40m | 10:04PM1.43m | 10:28AM1.43m | 10:38PM1.33m | 10:48AM1.45m | 11:15PM1.20m | 11:09AM1.44m | 11:58PM1.03m | 11:33AM1.40m | 1:08AM0.86m | 12:00PM1.33m | 12:41PM1.24m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM0.42m | 4:15AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:13PM0.37m | 4:52AM0.55m | 5:55PM0.40m | 5:03AM0.67m | 6:52PM0.46m | 4:51AM0.77m | 8:45PM0.52m | 11:50PM0.43m | |||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | 10 | — | 1 | 7 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 37 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 16 |
1067 | 1098 | 818 | 785 | 691 | 573 | 517 | 406 | 357 | 286 | 261 | 242 | 381 | 130 | 276 | 455 | 363 | 480 | 660 | 560 | 1141 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 11 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 |
367 | 269 | 162 | 140 | 164 | 134 | 95 | 144 | 99 | 74 | 57 | 85 | 199 | 381 | 211 | 905 | 1021 | 1151 | 1244 | 1044 | 453 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
14 | 14 | 29 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 58 | 58 | 84 | 154 | 152 | 243 | 121 | 203 | 255 | 123 | 114 | 118 | 85 | 92 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 32 | 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.











