Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but I’ll switch it up for those who think in feet.
We’ve got a solid run of surf starting this Sunday afternoon at Quimixto. Water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 88°, which is pretty noticeable for this time of year. Combined swell energy is 867 (moderate) with a 4ft SSW swell and glassy conditions—dead flat, no wind to mess it up. It might be a bit inconsistent between sets, but the waves that come through will be worth it.
Monday morning is similar: 4ft SSW, glassy, clean. Monday afternoon gets a light cross-onshore breeze, so get out early.
Tuesday morning is dead calm, glassy, with 4ft SSW—small but clean. Wednesday morning is where it heats up: 7ft SSW with an 11-second period, glassy, and combined energy of 1558 (moderate-strong). That’s expert territory, but the reef handles it beautifully. Crowds are sometimes a thing, but on a consistent break like this, it’s fine.
Thursday morning is another standout: 7ft SW with an 18-second period—classic groundswell, long lulls but big energy. Glassy again. This is one of the best windows of the whole forecast.
Friday morning stays solid at 6ft SSW with a 16-second period, glassy, and combined energy of 1921 (strong). Excellent for experienced surfers.
From Saturday onward, the wind gets a bit messy and the swell drops, but there’s still fun stuff around 4–5ft. Not the best quality, but rideable.
The second week (from September 7) is smaller and lower energy. Monday the 7th morning is glassy with 4ft SSW and decent energy (1069). Tuesday the 8th is also glassy with 4ft WNW.
The absolute big dog of the forecast is Thursday the 10th of September. Thursday afternoon brings 8ft S swell with a 13-second period, combined energy of 2409 (strong), and glassy as a pond. That’s a big, powerful day for experts only. Then Friday the 11th morning goes huge: 12ft from the W with a 10-second period, combined energy of 3418 (very strong), glassy. That’s a proper bomb. Friday afternoon sees offshore wind cleaning it up after the peak.
After that, the swell fades into small, glassy knee-to-waist-high waves through the end of the 16 days. Nothing special.
Best bets: Wednesday the 2nd morning and Thursday the 10th afternoon. Don’t sleep on them.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
691 | 523 | 472 | 368 | 362 | 378 | 934 | 1053 | 1162 | 1094 | 1572 | 1089 | 1111 | 1289 | 1479 | 1390 | 1273 | 1273 | 1027 | 818 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:38PM1.33m | 10:48AM1.45m | 11:15PM1.20m | 11:09AM1.44m | 11:58PM1.03m | 11:33AM1.40m | 1:08AM0.86m | 12:00PM1.33m | 12:41PM1.24m | 9:59AM1.12m | 4:10PM1.18m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:13PM0.37m | 4:52AM0.55m | 5:55PM0.40m | 5:03AM0.67m | 6:52PM0.46m | 4:51AM0.77m | 8:45PM0.52m | 11:50PM0.43m | 12:06PM1.11m | 00:53AM0.28m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | 3 | 15 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 4 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
691 | 523 | 472 | 368 | 362 | 378 | 934 | 1053 | 1162 | 1094 | 1572 | 1089 | 724 | 1289 | 1479 | 1390 | 1273 | 1273 | 1027 | 818 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 9 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 |
164 | 141 | 78 | 130 | 78 | 35 | 154 | 243 | 381 | 376 | 241 | 905 | 1111 | 335 | 442 | 436 | 427 | 476 | 478 | 403 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 7 | SW 18 | SW 8 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | — | SSW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
12 | 11 | 58 | 21 | 15 | 154 | 17 | 30 | 15 | 17 | 16 | — | 53 | 135 | — | — | 25 | 11 | 3 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 32 | 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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