Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Quimixto.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, but it’s a tale of two weeks. The first week really has the juice, especially for the more experienced crew. The second week tapers off into smaller, cleaner but more mellow conditions, but still plenty of fun for the beginners.

The standout period is all about Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd. On Wednesday morning, we’re looking at a 7ft SSW swell with a solid 11-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s excellent surf, but at that size, it’s for experienced surfers only. The combined energy is pumping at 1571 (moderate to strong). The swell direction is from the SSW, which is spot on for Quimixto’s optimum, and the water temp is about average for the time of year. The afternoon sees a bit more size at 8ft, and the wind shifts to a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean. Thursday the 3rd is another beauty: a 4ft morning swell but with a very long 18-second period, glassy conditions, and combined energy of 1580. That long period groundswell will wrap in beautifully at this reef break, giving you long, lined-up waves, though the sets will be a bit more spaced out. The afternoon keeps it clean with a 5ft swell and light cross-off wind.

Friday the 4th morning is still a good option for the more advanced, with a 6ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, glassy winds, and strong energy (2123). The afternoon turns a bit onshore, so morning is the call.

The weekend gets a little smaller and more mixed. Saturday is a write-off with onshore winds and marginal conditions. Sunday the 6th morning is back to glassy, with a 5ft SSW swell and a 15-second period, giving you very good surf conditions. The energy is still moderate (1142). It’s a good option for the intermediate crowd.

From Monday the 7th onward, the surf drops. We’ve got a long stretch of smaller, cleaner waves, perfect for beginners. The first half of the week sees 4ft to 3ft SSW swells with glassy or cross-offshore winds, making for nice, clean longboard sessions. There’s a gap in the middle of the second week where the swell gets really small, from about the 13th to the 14th, with only 2ft to 3ft waves. The best of that second week is Thursday the 10th morning, with a 4ft SW swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions.

Overall, if you’re an experienced surfer, don’t miss Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd. For everyone else, the first half of the first week and the glassy mornings of the second week are your best bet.

Rusty.

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