Quimixto Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° N 105.40° W

Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Quimixto sea temperature is
31.2° C
2.2° 

Quimixto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Quimixto surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 917 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 16th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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

First thing’s first – the water is way warmer than it should be for this time of year, sitting at 88°F and running 4°F above the norm. That’s a proper anomaly, so you’ll be feeling that tropical bathwater.

Overall, the pattern is a slow build. The first few days are pretty average, but the back half of the forecast, especially the final week of July and into the 30th, has some real meat on the bone. The standout window is the 26th through the 29th, where the swell steps up and the conditions lock in. The energy readings are climbing into the 1600-2000+ range (moderate to strong), telling you there’s a lot of power in the water.

Our main break here is Quimixto, a consistent reef setup that’s fairly exposed. The optimum swell direction is WSW, and we see a shift from SSW to SW and WSW as the period goes on, which is a good sign.

Let’s start from the beginning. Thursday the 16th is a write-off – light cross-onshore winds, small 2-foot wind swell, no energy. Friday the 17th morning shows promise with a glassy 3-foot, but the energy is still moderate (364) and the afternoon gets stormy. Saturday the 18th morning is the first real spark: glassy again, 3 feet but with a long 17-second period, and the energy jumps to 608 (moderate). It’s a small runner but clean.

The 19th and 20th are messy – cross and cross-on winds, the swell pushes to 4 feet and 5 feet, but the quality is questionable. Sunday the 21st is similar. The 22nd of July, Wednesday morning, is a standout for the first week: glassy, 4 feet at 12 seconds, with energy at 726. That’s a clean, surfable morning.

Then we hit the big run. Sunday the 26th morning is glassy, 5 feet from the SSW at 18 seconds, with a strong energy reading of 1682. That’s excellent, but it’s only for experienced surfers given the size and power. The afternoon is even better: a clean, cross-off wind, 5 feet from the SW. Monday the 27th morning is the absolute peak: dead calm, glassy, 6 feet from the SW at 19 seconds, energy cranking at 2392 (strong). That’s the best of the whole forecast. Tuesday the 28th morning is another glassy gem at 6 feet, and Wednesday the 29th morning delivers a glassy 6 feet from the SSW. These are proper, powerful groundswell days.

A word of caution: with periods over 15 seconds, these swells are long-period groundswells. At a reef, that’s a dream – it’ll hold the shape, the waves will be wedgy, and the sets will have wide gaps, making the paddle out a bit easier. But if you’re at a beach break, that long period can make waves close out or break too straight. At Quimixto, it’s reef, so this is a serious plus.

The 30th and 31st drop off a bit. The 30th morning is 6 feet from the SW, but it’s cross-on and the period drops to 14 seconds, so it’s less clean. The energy is still solid (1568), but the wind is a factor.

Crowds at Quimixto can be a problem – it’s “sometimes” busy, so on the glassy mornings of the 26th, 27th, and 28th, expect company. It’s worth the paddle.

Alright, I’m signing off. Get ready for that last week of July. It’s going to be a ripper.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:38AM1.24m
10:38PM1.44m
12:09PM1.24m
11:19PM1.29m
12:40PM1.23m
00:02AM1.13m
1:11PM1.22m
00:54AM0.97m
1:44PM1.20m
2:41AM0.83m
2:27PM1.18m
3:33PM1.17m
Low Tide
4:47PM0.72m
5:31AM0.21m
5:32PM0.72m
5:58AM0.38m
6:23PM0.73m
6:18AM0.53m
7:29PM0.74m
6:27AM0.68m
9:22PM0.72m
6:05AM0.78m
11:45PM0.63m
00:46AM0.51m
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Temp °C
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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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