Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and here's the surf outlook for Quimixto.
We've got a solid run of waves coming up over the next couple of weeks. The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you'll be in for a comfortable swim. The pattern here is all about clean, glassy mornings, with a few afternoons getting a bit messy with cross-onshore breezes or risk of thunderstorms. The best window is from Thursday, 20 August through to Friday, 28 August, with a real standout on the cards.
The standout session is the morning of Friday, 28 August. We're looking at a 3ft SSW swell riding a 16-second period, with glassy conditions thanks to a light NNE breeze at 3 mph. The combined wave energy is strong at 980, and the forecast is for very good surf. This is a reef break that's fairly exposed, and with the swell coming from the SSW, it's on the money for the optimum WSW direction. Expect clean, well-shaped waves. The crowds are only sometimes here, so you might get it to yourself.
The run-up to that is a mixed bag of good and marginal. The mornings are generally the pick, with glassy conditions and clean surf. Thursday morning, 20 August, has a 3ft SSW swell, glassy, and a combined energy of 347—moderate but clean. Friday morning, 21 August, is a bit smaller at 2ft, but the glassy conditions will make it fun. The real energy starts to build from Saturday, 22 August, with a 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, combined energy climbing to 424, and clean conditions. Sunday, 23 August, kicks off with a glassy 3ft SSW swell and a combined energy of 658, which is moderate to strong. Monday, 24 August, is glassy again with a 2ft SW swell and a long 17-second period, combined energy at 540. The energy stays up through the week, with Tuesday, 25 August, and Wednesday, 26 August, both offering glassy mornings and good surf.
After the Friday standout, the swell picks up a bit more. Saturday, 29 August, has a 5ft SSW swell, but the mornings are cross-on, so it's a bit tricky. Sunday, 30 August, is the next highlight, with a 5ft SSW swell, glassy in the morning, and combined energy of 912. The afternoon cleans up with cross-off winds. The waves keep coming into the first week of September, with Monday, 31 August, offering a clean 4ft SSW swell and offshore winds. The energy stays moderate, but the conditions are a bit more mixed with light rain and cross-shore winds.
Come Thursday, 3 September, the swell jumps to 7ft from the S, but it's onshore, so it's a bit of a mess. This is getting into expert territory with the size, and the shorter 11-second period won't help. The following Friday, 4 September, is still big at 4ft but with cross-on winds, so it's not the best.
Overall, the pick is definitely the morning of Friday, 28 August. The glassy conditions, solid 3ft swell, and strong energy make it the best on offer. The rest of the period has plenty of clean mornings, but that one stands out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
290 | 229 | 219 | 172 | 191 | 261 | 201 | 225 | 384 | 293 | 257 | 327 | 305 | 395 | 410 | 211 | 306 | 367 | 291 | 176 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:02PM1.16m | 10:53AM1.11m | 9:42AM1.10m | 5:48PM1.14m | 9:09AM1.12m | 6:45PM1.23m | 9:04AM1.16m | 7:24PM1.34m | 9:10AM1.21m | 7:58PM1.42m | 9:22AM1.26m | 8:30PM1.48m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.55m | 1:22AM0.43m | 1:36PM1.01m | 1:47AM0.33m | 1:42PM0.93m | 2:09AM0.24m | 1:57PM0.84m | 2:30AM0.18m | 2:16PM0.75m | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:39PM0.66m | ||||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 19 | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 36 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 10 |
290 | 229 | 219 | 172 | 191 | 261 | 156 | 225 | 384 | 293 | 257 | 249 | 189 | 395 | 410 | 115 | 306 | 367 | 291 | 133 | 130 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
30 | 30 | 47 | 50 | 69 | 68 | 201 | 82 | 82 | 110 | 96 | 327 | 305 | 172 | 113 | 211 | 51 | 58 | 114 | 176 | 209 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 |
24 | 31 | 92 | 105 | 29 | 152 | 67 | 86 | 184 | 255 | 255 | 69 | 46 | 46 | 58 | 81 | 106 | 62 | 40 | 39 | 159 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 9 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 4 |
3 | 27 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 312 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 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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