Quimixto Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° N 105.40° W

Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Quimixto sea temperature is
31.5° C
2.0° 

Quimixto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Quimixto surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 18th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 19th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s lining up for us at Quimixto over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn right now, but there’s some magic brewing if you can wait.

We’ve got a little stretch of small but clean conditions kicking things off. The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a spring suit.

Tuesday, August 18th morning is where we start, with a glassy 4ft swell from the SSW (combined moderate wave energy of 574). That’s some solid, long-period groundswell at 14 seconds, and with zero wind off the E, it’ll be pure glass. This reef setup handles the direction just fine. The afternoon goes a bit onshore and messy, so that morning session Tuesday is the one to grab.

Wednesday and Thursday mornings follow the same recipe: small glassy windows with 3ft to 3ft SSW groundswell. The energy dips a bit (481 down to 356), but for a beginner-friendly wave and a long paddle out between sets, it’s still fun.

Friday, August 22nd morning keeps it small at 2ft but look at that period – 16 seconds from the SSW. That’s a long, clean groundswell with 442 combined energy. Glassy with a little S breeze. The wave will be set-y and waiting, peeling proper over the reef.

Monday, August 25th morning also stands out with 2ft, 17-second groundswell from the SW and glassy conditions (545 energy). A real slippery, drawn-out wave if you can nail the takeoff.

Now, hold onto your board – the big standout is Saturday, August 29th. Morning glass with 5ft SSW groundswell and a 16-second period. The combined energy hits 999 – just shy of heavy, but still powerful. That’s the best combination of size and cleanliness in the whole run. Afternoons get a bit cross, so get out early.

Sunday, August 30th morning is another cracker – 5ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, glassy. The energy is still massive at 958. The afternoon actually goes cross-offshore and clean, too, so you could surf all day.

Further out, Monday, August 31st afternoon switches to offshore wind from the SSW and holds 4ft, 14-second swell (791 energy). Clean, punchy, and the crowd will be thin.

And if you’re patient, Tuesday, September 1st delivers glassy 4ft SSW groundswell in the morning, then a cross-offshore afternoon. Both sessions are clean. Wednesday, September 2nd finishes the run with a glassy 3ft, 16-second groundswell (695 energy) in the morning and a glassy afternoon jump to 4ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds (907 energy). Unreal.

Overall, this is a classic reef setup that’s consistent – plenty of mornings with small, glassy, long-period groundswell. The real standouts are Saturday, August 29th morning and Sunday, August 30th for the combination of size (5ft-5ft), good SSW direction, glassy wind, and strong energy. Those are the sessions to circle on the calendar. Crowds can show up sometimes, but with this much consistency, you’ll find your own peak.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest 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 Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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SSW
14
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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576
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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High Tide
12:01PM1.28m
00:57AM0.82m
12:10PM1.22m
12:02PM1.16m
10:53AM1.11m
9:42AM1.10m
5:48PM1.14m
9:09AM1.12m
6:45PM1.23m
9:04AM1.16m
7:24PM1.34m
Low Tide
7:12PM0.63m
4:43AM0.75m
10:13PM0.66m
00:51AM0.55m
1:22AM0.43m
1:36PM1.01m
1:47AM0.33m
1:42PM0.93m
2:09AM0.24m
1:57PM0.84m
2:30AM0.18m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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