
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,673 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cooking for the next couple of weeks. The main show is at Quimixto, and it's a solid little run of glassy mornings that will get the blood pumping.
We kick off on Thursday, September 3rd, but the afternoon is tricky with a chance of a storm and a cross wind on 5ft SW swell. It's a bit messy, so best to wait. The real action starts Friday, September 4th. The morning is absolute gold – crystal clear skies, a light NE breeze making it glassy, and a 6ft SSW groundswell with a long 16 second period. This is proper, energy-packed swell (1849 combined energy) that will wrap into the reef clean. That water temp is a roasting 89°, which is way warmer than what we normally get this time of year – almost 4° above average, so you can ditch the spring suit. That Friday morning session is the standout, no doubt. It's punchy enough for experienced surfers, but not so big it's out of control. Watch for the afternoon thunderstorms though, they'll chop it up.
Saturday, September 5th morning is a carbon copy of Friday morning – glassy again with a NNE breeze and 5ft SSW swell. Super clean. The same goes for Sunday, September 6th morning, with 5ft of that same sweet groundswell. The pattern holds into Monday and Tuesday mornings (Sept 7th & 8th) – glassy conditions, dropping swell from 4ft down to 3ft, but still with that 13-14 second period giving it shape. The crowds can be 'sometimes' here, so you might have a few friends out, but it's usually manageable.
We hit a bit of a lull mid-week. From Wednesday September 9th onward, the swell drops significantly. Wednesday the 9th still has a 3ft glassy morning, and Thursday the 10th has a 4ft glassy morning and glassy afternoon – both are fun, but the energy is dropping (from 873 down to 838). Then from Friday September 11th right through to Tuesday September 15th, it gets quiet. Mornings are small, between 2ft and 4ft, and the afternoons are mostly blown out by cross-onshore breezes or onshore winds. The energy is weak, mostly in the 350-470 range. There's a gap of several days here where the quality dips – you could still get a glassy waist-high wave in the mornings, but it's nothing to set an alarm for. Wednesday September 16th morning is similar, just a 3ft glassy wave.
But then, hold onto your board shorts. Thursday September 17th morning looks very interesting. We get a pulse of very long period groundswell – 3ft from the SW but with a period of 22 seconds. That is a serious, deep ocean pulse, and the combined energy jumps to 937. This will make the reef at Quimixto stand up and throw some juice, but with that kind of period (over 15 seconds), it might be a bit too straight for a beach break – luckily, Quimixto is a reef setup, so it should handle it. The wind is glassy from the NNE in the morning. It's one for the experienced crew that can read the long-period sets. The promise carries into Friday September 18th morning, with a 3ft SW swell and a 20 second period, and energy at 1051, but there is a chance of a thunderstorm and a cross-on wind, so it's a little less certain by then.
So, to wrap it up: The absolute best is the glassy mornings from Friday Sep 4th through Monday Sep 7th. That 5ft-6ft groundswell with light wind is as good as it gets here. After that, the swell fades, but Thursday Sep 17th morning offers a long-period pulse for the experts that know the reef. For now, set your sights on this weekend and early next week.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1111 | 1533 | 1633 | 1390 | 1498 | 1273 | 1225 | 924 | 807 | 752 | 638 | 585 | 460 | 402 | 326 | 298 | 381 | 390 | 573 | 449 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:41PM1.24m | 9:59AM1.12m | 4:10PM1.18m | 8:35AM1.16m | 6:04PM1.27m | 8:34AM1.23m | 7:04PM1.39m | 8:47AM1.30m | 7:51PM1.48m | 9:04AM1.36m | 8:31PM1.53m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:45PM0.52m | 11:50PM0.43m | 12:06PM1.11m | 00:53AM0.28m | 1:03PM0.97m | 1:33AM0.17m | 1:37PM0.82m | 2:07AM0.10m | 2:08PM0.67m | 2:37AM0.09m | 2:40PM0.54m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 4 |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 |
390 | 1533 | 1633 | 1390 | 1498 | 1273 | 1225 | 924 | 807 | 752 | 638 | 585 | 295 | 402 | 326 | 237 | 189 | 390 | 573 | 449 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 14 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 15 |
1111 | 184 | 88 | 150 | 319 | 404 | 371 | 456 | 456 | 350 | 338 | 363 | 460 | 233 | 233 | 298 | 217 | 188 | 146 | 326 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 10 |
29 | 57 | 128 | 31 | — | 11 | 12 | 11 | 38 | 39 | 37 | 90 | 85 | 154 | 207 | 188 | 381 | 167 | 111 | 100 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 32 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 18 |
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Information about the Quimixto Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Quimixto may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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