Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s going on at Quimixto for the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf starting right away on Thursday morning. That early window is the one: clean, glassy conditions with a 3ft SSW swell rolling in on a 15-second pulse. Water temp is 88°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothin’ crazy, but you’ll feel it. The combined energy is sitting at 547 (moderate), and with no wind and that long period, Quimixto’s reef should be offering up some proper lines. Thursday morning is a standout for sure.

Friday morning looks even better. We’re looking at 3ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and it’s dead calm – glassy as it gets. Energy bumps up to 792 (moderate). This is the kind of session you’d paddle out for without a second thought. Friday afternoon gets a bit tricky with a cross-shore wind and some storm risk, but the morning is where it’s at.

Saturday sees the swell push up to 5ft from the SSW, period dropping to 16 seconds. The wind is cross-on both morning and afternoon, which takes the shine off a bit, but the energy is strong (1527 in the morning). It’s not the cleanest, but there’s plenty of power.

Sunday is a big turnaround. Morning is cloudy but clean, with a cross-off breeze and 5ft SSW swell. That’s a solid size, and with the wind working in our favour, the reef should be handling it nicely. Energy is 1271 (strong). The afternoon stays clean too, with 4ft and cross-off wind. This is another standout window.

Monday and Tuesday (August 31 and September 1) bring things back down a notch. Swell drops to around 3ft, but the mornings are glassy, so you’ll still find fun, clean waves for the longboard or a mid-length. Energy is in the 390-574 range (moderate).

Wednesday the 2nd is a beauty. Morning glass, 3ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, energy at 792. Clean and lined up. The afternoon stays clean with cross-off wind. This is a hidden gem of a day.

Thursday the 3rd is the next big highlight. Morning glass again, 4ft SW swell, 18-second period, energy at 1244 (strong). That’s a proper groundswell, long and powerful. The reef at Quimixto will be working well, with clean conditions. The afternoon turns cross-on, but the morning is pure gold.

Friday the 4th sees the swell push to 5ft from the SSW, but the wind is onshore in the morning and cross-on in the afternoon. Energy is strong (1497), but the wind messes with the quality. Still, for the experienced crew, there’ll be plenty of grunt.

Saturday the 5th offers another glassy morning with 5ft SSW swell at 16 seconds. Energy is 1225 (strong). The afternoon turns onshore again, so get it early.

Sunday the 6th is clean in the morning with 4ft SSW swell, 15 seconds, energy at 901 (strong). The afternoon gets a cross-shore breeze, but the morning is worth the early alarm.

From Monday the 7th through to the end of the forecast, the swell slowly fades. The mornings are generally glassy or clean, with swells between 2ft and 5ft. The standout in this back half is Thursday the 10th: morning glass, 5ft SW swell, 16 seconds, energy at 1067 (strong). That’s a cracking session. Wednesday the 9th also delivers with a clean morning and 4ft SW swell, and the afternoon stays clean with cross-off wind.

Overall, this is a fantastic run for Quimixto. The first week has several standout mornings, and even the second week has some gems if you pick your windows. The reef handles the long-period groundswell well, and with the water warm and the winds often glassy or light, you’d be mad to miss it.

Rusty.

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