Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,550 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3AM. 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 (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 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 down the line for our little slice of paradise.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write this one off. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with Tuesday and Wednesday offering only marginal surf due to onshore breezes and questionable tide conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°F.
Quimixto (reef)
The real story starts to build from Thursday morning, 23 July. That’s when we see the wind drop to glassy, and the ocean starts to wake up. Expect a clean 2ft swell from the SW, with a long period of 13 seconds. The energy is weak (310), but it’s a sign of things to come.
Then Friday, 24 July, brings a proper morning glass-off and a 3ft SSW swell with a very long period of 24 seconds. The wave energy is still moderate (893), but the conditions are prime. This is a beautiful, clean morning for a reef break.
The standout window, and the one I’m genuinely excited about, kicks off on Saturday, 25 July, runs through to Wednesday, 29 July. Saturday morning is glassy, with a 4ft SW swell at 21 seconds and strong energy (1175). Sunday morning, 26 July, is for the experienced crew, with a 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds – excellent conditions, but at 5ft with a long period, this is well over the beginner mark. The real magic hits Monday, 27 July, and Tuesday, 28 July. Monday morning serves up a 6ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, glassy conditions, and a massive energy reading of 2150. Tuesday is even punchier, with a 6ft SSW swell, still glassy, and energy hitting 2565. This is pumping, powerful, clean groundswell. The period is long enough to offer great shape, but it’s not the ultra-long stuff that might race past beach breaks. For a reef, this is pure gold. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.
After that peak, the swell drops back through the 3ft to 5ft range for the end of the month, with a mix of glassy and cross-off mornings still offering clean waves. The first few days of August taper off to smaller, weaker surf, with little to get excited about beyond a few clean, small waves.
Best On Offer: The Monday and Tuesday of 27 and 28 July are the clear standouts. Big, clean, powerful SSW groundswell with glassy conditions. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 649 | 589 | 332 | 355 | 284 | 203 | 175 | 329 | 275 | 704 | 425 | 2245 | 1012 | 1845 | 2044 | 1553 | 1415 | 1682 | 1817 | 1320 | 3509 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:27PM1.18m | 3:33PM1.17m | 4:53PM1.18m | 9:23AM1.05m | 5:58PM1.23m | 9:15AM1.09m | 6:47PM1.29m | 9:23AM1.12m | 7:28PM1.36m | 9:38AM1.15m | 8:04PM1.43m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.63m | 00:46AM0.51m | 1:23AM0.40m | 12:45PM1.00m | 1:54AM0.30m | 1:25PM0.95m | 2:22AM0.22m | 1:54PM0.89m | 2:49AM0.16m | 2:20PM0.83m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 15 | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | — | 5 | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 649 | 589 | 245 | 355 | 229 | 145 | 117 | 117 | 73 | 704 | 425 | 2245 | 1012 | 1845 | 2044 | 1553 | 1415 | 1682 | 1817 | 1320 | 3509 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | SSW 12 | W 11 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 14 | W 10 |
| kJ | 82 | 56 | 332 | 276 | 284 | 203 | 175 | 175 | 136 | 80 | 101 | 108 | 69 | 68 | 73 | 106 | 157 | 138 | 287 | 722 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSE 13 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | W 5 | WNW 6 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 13 |
| kJ | 31 | 60 | 38 | 86 | 84 | 15 | 18 | 329 | 275 | 109 | 23 | 98 | 55 | 79 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 46 | 192 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 35 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
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