Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Quimixto over the next couple of weeks.

The water temp is sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year — feels like bathwater out there.

We’ve got a quiet start, but things start to build mid-week. Tuesday afternoon (21st July) is a write-off with poor surf and a NNW wind blowing onshore at 9 mph. Wednesday morning (22nd July) is marginal, with a small 4 ft SW swell and a cross-on breeze, but it’s not worth paddling out for. The real action doesn’t kick off until Thursday morning (23rd July). That’s when we see glassy conditions with a 2 ft SW swell, and the energy is moderate (278). It’s clean, but the swell is small. Thursday afternoon gets interesting with a super long-period 26-second SW groundswell — only 2 ft, but that period is special. It’s cross-offshore and clean, so if you’re after a long, glidey wave, this is your window.

Friday morning (24th July) is the first standout. Glassy, calm wind, a 3 ft SSW swell, and the combined energy jumps to 882 (moderate). The swell direction is a good match for Quimixto’s optimum WSW, and with the wind dead calm, the reef will be clean as a whistle. It’s a beginner-friendly reef spot, and it’s only sometimes crowded, so you’ll have plenty of room. This is the pick of the early days.

Saturday morning (25th July) is another gem. Glassy again, 4 ft SW swell with a 21-second period, and the energy is strong (1137). The water is dead flat, the waves are clean, and the consistency is there. Saturday afternoon sees the swell bump to 5 ft SW, with a cross-off breeze and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is very strong (1970). This is a solid session for anyone who knows their way around a reef.

Sunday (26th July) keeps the quality high. Morning glass with 5 ft SW, 18-second period, excellent conditions. The energy is still strong (1687). Afternoon is the same story — clean and cross-off. Monday (27th July) pushes the swell to 6 ft SSW, glassy morning, energy at 2183 (very strong). This is expert territory now, with the swell over 5 ft, so it’s not for beginners. The long period (18 seconds) means the reef will be handling it well, but expect long lulls between sets.

Tuesday (28th July) is the peak. Morning glass, 7 ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and the energy is massive at 2935 (very strong). This is big, powerful, and only for very experienced surfers. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean, but this is a serious step up. If you’re not confident, sit this one out.

From Wednesday (29th July) through to Thursday (30th July) morning, the swell drops back to 6 ft–5 ft, still excellent and glassy in the mornings. The energy remains strong (1910–1590). But Thursday afternoon turns marginal with a cross-on breeze, and the quality fades.

From Friday (31st July) onward, the swell drops steadily. The energy falls to moderate and then weak. By the time we get to Sunday (2nd August) and into the first week of August, the waves are small — 2 ft to 2 ft — and the conditions are ordinary at best. The energy is weak (under 250). The period is still decent (12–16 seconds), but there’s just not enough swell to get excited about. A few glassy mornings on 3rd and 4th August might give you a knee-high ripple, but it’s a far cry from the earlier window.

Best on offer: Friday morning (24th July) for the clean, glassy 3 ft SSW with a moderate energy and a long period. And Saturday morning (25th July) for the 4 ft SW, glassy, strong energy wave. After that, the big stuff on the 28th is for experts only. The second week is a quiet stretch — a gap of several days with no real recommendations from the 31st onward.

Rusty out.

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