Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this forecast on the table. I’m talkin’ about Quimixto.

So overall, this reef break has a pretty good run over the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a solid stretch starting Thursday, with the best quality coming from Friday morning onward, especially for the crew that can handle a bit more size and power.

First punch of decent surf hits Thursday afternoon, August 27th, but it’s pretty small with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s just a warm-up. Water temp’s sitting at 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a nice bath.

The real window opens Friday morning, August 28th. The wind goes glassy, the swell is a clean 3 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, which is that long-period groundswell that will really wrap into the reef well. The combined energy is moderate (789), and conditions are set to be clean.

Saturday morning, August 29th, is the standout. You’ve got 0 wind, glassy conditions, a solid 5 ft of SSW swell, same long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy is strong (1544). This is the kind of morning where you don’t mess around – get down there early. It’s excellent for experienced surfers.

From Sunday through the first few days of September, the surf stays consistent but drops off a bit in size and energy, with lots of glassy windows. Good for a beginner to intermediate session with smaller waves. Expect morning glass-offs most days.

Then we get another big pulse around Thursday, September 3rd, with 4 ft to 4 ft SSW swell and longer 17-18 second intervals, giving excellent conditions. That Thursday afternoon is another standout, with clean offshore winds and very strong energy (1400).

By Friday, September 4th, the swell pushes up to 5-6 ft with strong energy (over 1500) and afternoon glass. This is expert territory on the bigger sets. The next week continues to deliver, especially the mornings from Saturday, September 5th, through to Monday, September 7th, with consistent glassy 4-5 ft SSW swell.

Around Tuesday, September 8th, it backs off to a smaller 2 ft, but Wednesday the 9th picks up again with a new pulse. Then Thursday and Friday, September 10th and 11th, bring the biggest swell of the run. The 11th sees 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swell, with massive combined energy (2395 and 2625). Friday morning is glassy with no wind, but that size is only for highly experienced surfers. It’s a beast.

No other breaks are on the menu here – it’s all about Quimixto. The crowds can be a factor sometimes, but with the early morning glass and clean conditions, you can beat the pack.

Rusty.

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