Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,224 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next stretch at Quimixto. The water's running warm, about 89°, which is over two degrees above normal for this time of year – you're gonna feel that, it's a real bath.
We've got a bit of a quiet spell to start. The first few days, through the 17th, are pretty weak. This Saturday morning the 15th you'll find clean waves around 5 feet from the southwest with a 16-second period, and it's glass. There's solid energy behind it, about 1145, so it's got some push. It's a decent reef break for a beginner, so that's fine, but there isn't a lot of size.
The weekend and into next week sees things drop off further. Swell dips to around 4 feet and the energy weakens significantly, numbers like 640 and 566. Mornings are glassy, which is the only saving grace. The winds are light or calm, but the surf is just ordinary. The 18th and 19th are pretty lackluster, and the swell keeps fading. By the 20th we're down to around 3 feet, and the energy is weak, under 400.
Now, after this dry spell, things start to get interesting. The morning of the 22nd, there's a hint of a new southwest groundswell, but it's small, maybe 2 feet with a 17-second period. But the real story is that afternoon. The swell jumps to a solid 8 feet but from the SSE with a 16-second period. The energy jumps to 3252, which is a massive spike of energy out of nowhere. The winds are light, cross-shore, so it's not perfect. This is the first real pulse of the run.
But the standout morning is the 23rd. This is the one. We're looking at a 15-foot south swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is pumping at 7468. Offshore winds are light and the surf is clean. This is a big, powerful, expert-only day. The water's going to be churning, and that's not for the faint of heart. Sunday afternoon drops slightly to 13 feet but it's still excellent for those who know what they're doing.
Monday the 24th still has a lot of juice: 8 feet in the morning, glassy conditions, but we're looking at a period of 12 seconds. It's still a powerful, chunky swell, good for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong at 2402.
After that, the swell backs off a bit. The 25th and 26th are in the 4 to 5 foot range with 11-12 second periods, and the mornings are glassy. It's much more manageable, clean surf, but a definite step down from the weekend's monster. Energy drops to around 900-950.
The 27th is still fun, with around 4 feet of clean waves and light offshore winds. Then we look ahead to the 28th. That afternoon, the forecast is for a huge 16-foot southwest swell with a 12-second period, driving an insane 14788 in energy. But the winds are 15 km/h and cross-shore, making it messy. This is a massive, raw power day, but only for the most experienced locals who know how to handle a beast. It's not going to be clean, but there will be plenty of size.
After that, the swell settles back down. The 29th and 30th are back in the 4 to 5 foot range, with long 16-17 second periods, and light winds offering clean conditions. It's a nice way to end the window after that big pulse.
So, to sum it up: this week is small and quiet, but hang tight. The standout is the morning of the 23rd – that’s the big, clean, powerful day for experts. The 28th afternoon is just raw, oversized power but it's onshore and messy. It promises a ton of energy but it'll be a battle.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
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1115 | 1101 | 805 | 614 | 614 | 606 | 545 | 632 | 261 | 553 | 576 | 666 | 449 | 431 | 419 | 290 | 225 | 219 | 172 | 197 | 261 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:11AM1.36m | 11:04PM1.28m | 11:30AM1.35m | 11:37PM1.13m | 11:47AM1.32m | 00:12AM0.97m | 12:01PM1.28m | 00:57AM0.82m | 12:10PM1.22m | 12:02PM1.16m | 10:53AM1.11m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.52m | 5:07AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.53m | 5:16AM0.58m | 6:22PM0.57m | 5:14AM0.68m | 7:12PM0.63m | 4:43AM0.75m | 10:13PM0.66m | 00:51AM0.55m | 1:22AM0.43m | ||||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 11 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
1115 | 1101 | 805 | 614 | 614 | 606 | 545 | 632 | 261 | 553 | 576 | 666 | 449 | 431 | 419 | 290 | 225 | 219 | 172 | 197 | 261 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 17 | S 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 |
30 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 255 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 152 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 7 | S 7 | NW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 4 | WNW 13 |
— | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 21 | 105 | 4 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 3 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 3 | — | S 3 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 3 | — | 3 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 312 | 0 | 18 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 525 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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