Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for our little corner of the coast.

First up, Quimixto. We've got a solid run of surf kicking off right from Wednesday morning the 8th of July. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild. That initial pulse of swell is a beaut – 5ft of clean SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and the wave energy is strong at 1312. That's proper juice. The wind is a dream, light cross-off in the morning turning to dead glass in the afternoon. For a beginner-friendly reef break, this is about as perfect as it gets. The waves will have some push, but at 5ft it's still very manageable for those learning. Just be aware, the crowds come here sometimes.

The quality holds into Thursday the 9th. Still glassy conditions with some clouds, and the swell eases slightly to 5ft, but that long period keeps the shape nice and the energy strong at 1010. Another top day.

Friday the 10th through Sunday the 12th, we see the quality drop a notch. The swell holds around 4 to 4ft, but the wind turns cross-on, messing with the surface texture. The energy is still moderate, but it won’t be the clean, groomed stuff we saw earlier. The 14-second period is still there, but the surface chop will put off anyone fussy. Saturday afternoon gets a score of just 1, so it’s looking rough.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 13th morning turns glassy again with 3ft swell, and it cleans up, but the energy drops to 492. Tuesday the 14th has a tiny 2ft swell with a very long 18-second period – that’s a long wait for small waves. That 18-second period at a reef is fine, but the size is lacking. Wednesday the 15th is similar, with 2ft swell. The rest of that week into the weekend is mostly marginal with onshore winds creeping in.

But hold on. The real standout is back on Monday the 20th of July and Tuesday the 21st. We get that SSW swell back, running 4ft to 5ft with a solid 15 to 16-second period. The energy jumps back up to 883 and 958 – strong and meaty. And the wind? Glassy in the mornings and a light cross-off in the afternoons. That’s the kind of forecast that makes you set an alarm. The swell direction (SSW) matches the optimum for this break, and the quality scores reflect it. The Monday morning tide and conditions look pure glass. Tuesday morning is the same story. If you can only surf one day in this whole outlook, make it Monday the 20th of July at Quimixto. It’s the true standout.

A quick heads up: while the long period swell (15-16 seconds) gives amazing shape and power at this reef, it can make the surf seem a bit inconsistent between sets. Be patient, it’s worth the wait.

So there you have it. A killer start, a few so-so days, and a golden window after the 20th. Keep your eyes on that week starting the 20th.

Rusty.

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