Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got one spot in the mix, a consistent little reef that’s going to serve up some fun, mellow waves for the most part, with a couple of real standouts later on if you’ve got the patience.

The water is sitting at a warm 89°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in just boardies.

The first few days are all about small, clean conditions. Tuesday the 18th kicks off with a bit of a risk of thunderstorms, wind from the NW at 3 mph, and a 4ft SSW swell with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 604. Not massive, but the reef will tidy it up. Wednesday morning the 19th is where it gets sweet – glassy conditions, NE wind at 3 mph, and a 3ft SSW swell. Clean as a whistle. Thursday morning the 20th repeats that glassy vibe with a 3ft swell. These mornings are the best of the early run.

The swell dips a little through the end of the week, but the quality holds on the glassy mornings. Friday the 21st morning has a 2ft SW swell, and Saturday the 22nd morning is a 2ft SSW swell, both with glassy conditions. The energy is weak to moderate (327 and 424). Not a day for big waves, but perfect for a longboard or a learner.

Sunday the 23rd morning sees a little bump back up to 3ft, and the energy climbs to 662. Still glassy. Monday the 24th morning is glassy with a 2ft SW swell, but the period jumps to 17 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The reef will love that. The energy is moderate at 555.

Now, the real standout is the morning of Saturday the 29th of August. This one is for the experienced crew. We’re looking at a 6ft SSW swell, with a 16-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is strong at 1445. This is a proper session for those who know what they’re doing. Over 5ft, it’s getting a bit much for beginners. The reef should handle that long period well.

The following morning, Sunday the 30th, is still solid at 5ft, but the wind is a cross-on, so it won’t be as clean. The energy is still strong at 1022.

Then we have a bit of a lull, with Monday the 31st morning offering a 4ft SSW swell in glassy conditions – very good. Tuesday the 1st of September morning is also glassy with a 4ft swell.

The last real note is for Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell jumps up to 8ft, but the period drops to 10 seconds, and it’s a cross-on wind. That’s expert territory, and the energy is very strong (1622). It’s a bit of a messy beast, but for the brave, there’s power.

The crowd at Quimixto can be around sometimes, but with this reef not being a beginner’s wave when it’s over 5ft, you’ll have plenty of space on the better days.

Rusty, signing off.

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