
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period with SW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 3PM. 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+) | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
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 coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf kicking off this Sunday afternoon, the 26th of July, at Quimixto. This is a reef break, consistent, and it’s picking up a powerful, very long-period groundswell from the SW. The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is absolutely pumping at 2072, which is strong energy. The early action Sunday afternoon is glassy, with waves around 5 ft and a period of 18 seconds. That long period means these are gonna be clean, well-shaped lines, perfect for a reef setup like this. Just a heads up, the swell is over 5 ft, so it’s not ideal for beginners. This is for experienced surfers.
Monday morning the 27th is the real standout. The swell builds to 8 ft from the SSW, with a period of 17 seconds, and the wind is glassy out of the NE. The combined energy is a massive 3136. The water is still that touch warmer. This is excellent surf for experienced crew. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, and the swell ticks up to 8 ft, which is getting into the expert-only zone.
Tuesday the 28th sees the swell easing a touch, with morning glass and waves at 7 ft, but it’s a bit cross-on, so the quality isn’t as pristine. That pattern of mornings being cleaner than afternoons continues through the week.
Wednesday morning the 29th is another glassy one with 6 ft and a 16-second period. The energy is still solid at 1662. The crowd factor at Quimixto is "sometimes", so you might have some company, but on a morning like this, it’s worth it.
As we move into the end of the week and the weekend, the swell drops. Thursday the 30th has 4 ft, and by Friday the 31st we’re down to 4 ft, still with glassy conditions which keeps it fun. But from Saturday the 1st of August onward, the swell fades hard. We’re looking at waves under 3 ft for a stretch, with combined energy dropping into the 100s. The 2nd and 3rd of August are pretty flat, with weak, short-period stuff. There’s a bit of a gap here with no real action.
There is a glimmer of hope for the second week. Around Thursday the 6th of August, the swell energy starts to build again. The afternoon shows 3 ft from the SSW with a 19-second period, and the energy jumps to 568. Then Friday morning the 7th of August looks promising again – glassy conditions, 4 ft from the SSW, period of 18 seconds, and energy of 1018. That’s a moderate wave energy and very clean. It’s a long way off, so don’t take it to the bank just yet, but it’s something to keep an eye on.
That Friday morning is the only other standout in the second week. The rest of the days after that are small and mostly cross-on or cross-shore, not really worth paddling out for. The 10th of August has a bit of 3 ft glass, but it’s weak.
So, bottom line: the best window is Sunday the 26th through Wednesday the 29th of July, with Monday morning the 27th being the absolute pick of the bunch. Get it while it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1518 | 1798 | 3127 | 3230 | 1531 | 2256 | 1799 | 1692 | 1397 | 1361 | 1038 | 732 | 712 | 595 | 434 | 421 | 307 | 220 | 235 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:28PM1.36m | 9:38AM1.15m | 8:04PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.18m | 8:36PM1.47m | 10:16AM1.20m | 9:08PM1.49m | 10:36AM1.23m | 9:38PM1.48m | 10:56AM1.25m | 10:09PM1.43m | 11:16AM1.28m | 10:42PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:49AM0.16m | 2:20PM0.83m | 3:14AM0.12m | 2:47PM0.77m | 3:39AM0.11m | 3:14PM0.72m | 4:03AM0.12m | 3:44PM0.68m | 4:26AM0.17m | 4:16PM0.64m | 4:48AM0.24m | 4:50PM0.61m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | 6 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | W 10 |
1518 | 1798 | 3127 | 3230 | 1531 | 2256 | 1799 | 1692 | 1397 | 1361 | 1038 | 732 | 712 | 595 | 434 | 421 | 223 | 220 | 235 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 11 | W 7 | WNW 11 | SSW 17 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 12 |
469 | 332 | 4 | 11 | 1526 | 515 | 240 | 234 | 236 | 291 | 301 | 206 | 293 | 242 | 300 | 231 | 307 | 162 | 162 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 13 | NW 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 11 | WSW 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
85 | 222 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 185 | 86 | 29 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 89 | 78 | 106 | 119 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 3 | NW 2 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 487 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
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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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