
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,336 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with a look at the upcoming surf window for Quimixto. This is a consistent reef set-up that's exposed to a solid SW swell window, and it's lookin' like a great run for the intermediate crew. The water is a balmy 88°F right now, which is a good 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a real treat, you'll be in the water in boardies and a rashie for sure.
The next couple of weeks are stacked with moderate wave energy, with combined energy readings sitting in the 600-900 range – that's a nice, workable amount of push. The best of the best is gonna be the morning glass-offs. The windows are clean, the wind is light or non-existent, and the swell is solid but not scary.
The standout is *Thursday, September 10th morning*. We've got a 4ft SW groundswell, a 16-second period, glassy conditions, and that combined energy is up at 885. It's a real treat for a reef like this – long-period swells love a point or a reef, you get those long, walling lines. The following morning, Friday 11th, ain't worth jumping out of bed for – the wind is cross-on, and it's lookin' a bit messy.
The next big one to circle is *Tuesday, September 15th morning*. Another 4ft SSW swell, matching the optimum direction, and with a 16-second period and glassy wind, it's going to be clean and punchy. The energy is up at 721, which is a nice solid pulse. Then *Wednesday, September 16th morning* is basically a repeat: 4ft SSW, 16 seconds, glassy, and the energy jumps to 946. That's a real strong pulse, and it will be worth paddling out for.
From there, the pattern holds. *Thursday, September 17th morning* is another 4ft SSW swell with glassy conditions. Then we get a slight dip in size, but the quality stays high. The *Saturday, September 19th morning* and *Sunday, September 20th morning* are both looking clean with nice 3ft and 4ft SW swells. The energy on the 20th morning is 1094, which is a serious push.
The real cherry on top is *Monday, September 21st morning*. We're looking at a 5ft SW swell with a 17-second period, combined energy of 1188, and glassy conditions. That's the biggest, cleanest, and most powerful window in the whole forecast. This is a solid groundswell, and at 5ft, it's a good size for an intermediate surfer, but a beginner might find it a bit much. The 17-second period means long gaps between sets, so paddling out is easier, but those waves are gonna have some serious punch.
The afternoons are a bit of a gamble with cross-shore or cross-on winds and a risk of thunderstorms, so stick to the early sessions. This spot is consistent, and it's a reef, so you'll get a defined peak. The crowds are only "sometimes" a problem, which is good news. All in all, the next two weeks are looking bloody good. The morning glass-offs are the key.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
390 | 573 | 449 | 813 | 803 | 894 | 558 | 489 | 407 | 357 | 284 | 257 | 208 | 184 | 290 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 691 | 780 | 691 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:04AM1.36m | 8:31PM1.53m | 9:22AM1.42m | 9:08PM1.52m | 9:40AM1.45m | 9:42PM1.46m | 9:58AM1.47m | 10:15PM1.37m | 10:15AM1.47m | 10:45PM1.25m | 10:30AM1.44m | 11:14PM1.12m | 10:43AM1.40m | 11:41PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.54m | 3:05AM0.13m | 3:10PM0.43m | 3:29AM0.21m | 3:40PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.32m | 4:09PM0.32m | 4:07AM0.44m | 4:38PM0.32m | 4:20AM0.55m | 5:05PM0.36m | 4:26AM0.64m | 5:33PM0.42m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 36 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
390 | 573 | 449 | 813 | 803 | 894 | 558 | 489 | 407 | 357 | 284 | 257 | 208 | 175 | 130 | 312 | 444 | 727 | 691 | 780 | 691 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | S 8 | WNW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
210 | 147 | 326 | 48 | 29 | 26 | 44 | 39 | 18 | 22 | 79 | 34 | 24 | 184 | 290 | 99 | 69 | 68 | 24 | 69 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SW 19 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | S 9 |
63 | 59 | 55 | 24 | 39 | — | 22 | 15 | 24 | 79 | 15 | 13 | 96 | 127 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 6 | 9 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 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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