Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,417 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. 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 (Aug 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what Quimixto is serving up for the next couple of weeks. The water is a balmy 88°, running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We kick things off on Monday the 10th of August with a clean 3ft wave from the SSW, pulsing at 13 seconds. You'll want to be out there for the glassy morning session, because the afternoon has a chance of storms and a cross-on breeze that will mess things up. The combined energy sits at 568 (moderate), and the reef is starting to show some life. Tuesday the 11th morning is a real treat: a 3ft SW swell with a long 18-second period under glassy skies, the energy jumps to 974. That's some quality groundswell, and it should produce some beautiful, grindy walls.
Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th are solid options, particularly Thursday morning with a 3ft SW swell (16 seconds) and 704 energy under glassy conditions. As we head into Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th, the swell builds to 4ft and then 5ft, with glassy mornings and energy readings of 1096 and 1157 (moderate-strong). The morning windows are your golden tickets, but the size on Saturday is starting to get into proper fun territory.
The real standout is the Friday the 14th morning session (Quimixto). A 4ft, 18-second groundswell from the SW hitting the reef under light E winds with 1096 energy is about as good as it gets in this forecast. The combined energy (1096) is moderate, but that long period and glassy start will make for some unforgettable rides.
From Sunday the 16th through to Tuesday the 25th, the swell slowly fades from 4ft down to 2ft, but you'll still find plenty of glassy mornings with 14-18 second periods, like Monday the 17th (4ft, 14 seconds, 490 energy) and Tuesday the 18th (4ft, 15 seconds, 530 energy). The 23rd and 24th look like write-offs with onshore winds and poor conditions. By the 25th, we're left with a small, clean 2ft from the SW with offshore breezes in the afternoon. The first week is where the magic is; the second week is for the patient locals. The crowd factor at Quimixto can pop up sometimes, but hitting those morning windows should keep you safe from the pack.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 362 | 384 | 253 | 614 | 541 | 354 | 661 | 306 | 459 | 483 | 411 | 455 | 711 | 1336 | 1144 | 1115 | 1018 | 740 | 623 | 614 | 553 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:15AM1.24m | 7:45PM1.54m | 9:39AM1.29m | 8:31PM1.59m | 10:03AM1.32m | 9:13PM1.58m | 10:27AM1.35m | 9:52PM1.52m | 10:50AM1.36m | 10:29PM1.42m | 11:11AM1.36m | 11:04PM1.28m | 11:30AM1.35m | 11:37PM1.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:05PM0.82m | 2:56AM-0.03m | 2:44PM0.71m | 3:30AM-0.02m | 3:21PM0.63m | 4:01AM0.05m | 3:57PM0.56m | 4:28AM0.16m | 4:33PM0.52m | 4:50AM0.30m | 5:08PM0.52m | 5:07AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 362 | 326 | 253 | 614 | 541 | 354 | 661 | 306 | 459 | 483 | 411 | 418 | 711 | 1336 | 1144 | 1115 | 1018 | 740 | 623 | 614 | 553 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 186 | 384 | 184 | 312 | 150 | 202 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 109 | 253 | 455 | 350 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | WNW 12 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 21 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 10 | NW 13 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 6 | NW 5 | W 12 | S 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 9 | 81 | 48 | 84 | 72 | 15 | 55 | 32 | 112 | 57 | 37 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 27 |
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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).
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