Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way at Quimixto, a reef break that’s consistent and works best with a WSW swell direction. The water is sitting at 89°F right now, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real treat for the first session.

The pattern starts Sunday morning, August 23rd, with a clean, glassy 3ft SSW swell running at 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 623, and with zero wind, it’s going to be a smooth, easy paddle for beginners. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross breeze and risk of storms, so make the most of that morning.

Monday the 24th is a proper standout. Morning glass again, this time with a 4ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and combined energy climbing to 752. The water is calm, the waves will have shape, and the vibe is right. This is the best of the first week.

Tuesday the 25th drops a little in size to 2ft, but the morning is clean with a cross-off breeze. The swell period is a very long 16 seconds, which is a groundswell – that means longer lulls but better shaped waves peeling off the reef. The energy is light at 365.

Wednesday the 26th through Thursday the 27th stays small, around 2ft to 3ft, mostly with cross-on winds. It’s surfable but not the pick of the week.

Then we hit Friday the 28th. Morning is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, already decent. But the afternoon is where it gets serious – 5ft SW swell, 17-second period, combined energy jumping to 1371. The wind is light and cross-off, making it clean. This is for experienced surfers, but it’s a big tick.

Saturday the 29th keeps the energy high. The morning is glassy with 5ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and energy at 1447. Another excellent session for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon stays clean and cross-off.

Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are still good, with 4ft to 4ft SSW swell, glassy mornings, and moderate energy. Consistent and fun.

Now, the second week. A gap of a few days? No, it just keeps coming. Tuesday, September 1st, the swell jumps to 10ft in the morning, but it’s a bit onshore, so it’s marginal. The afternoon, though, goes glassy with 8ft SSW swell, 12 seconds, and energy at 2045. That’s expert territory.

Wednesday, September 2nd, is a standout. Offshore wind all day, 8ft to 8ft SSW swell, 11 seconds, and energy over 1700. Clean and powerful. Thursday the 3rd stays on fire with a 5ft to 5ft SW swell, a very long 18-second period, energy over 2000, and glassy or offshore conditions. This is a serious run.

Friday the 4th sees the swell at 7ft, SSW, 17 seconds, with glassy conditions in the morning and energy at 3718 – strong stuff. The afternoon is cross-shore, so morning is the call.

From Saturday the 5th through Sunday the 6th, the swell holds around 5ft to 10ft, with periods dropping a bit, but still plenty of energy. Sunday afternoon shows a cross-off breeze on a 10ft SSW swell, 11 seconds, and energy at 3265.

But the real standout of the entire 16-day window? Monday, September 7th. Both morning and afternoon deliver 16ft SSW to SW swell, 13 seconds, with combined energy roaring past 8000. Morning is glassy, afternoon is clean and cross-off. This is exceptional, expert-level surf. The wave energy is immense – that’s a four-digit number, folks. If you’re not an expert, stay well clear. For the big-wave crew, this is the one.

Crowds are possible at Quimixto, so keep that in mind for the best days.

Rusty.

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