Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,794 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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255 | 276 | 211 | 559 | 1235 | 1794 | 1141 | 1083 | 961 | 1002 | 691 | 450 | 373 | 368 | 362 | 261 | 261 | 261 | 381 | 381 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:37AM1.31m | 9:01PM1.50m | 9:53AM1.36m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:10AM1.40m | 10:04PM1.43m | 10:28AM1.43m | 10:38PM1.33m | 10:48AM1.45m | 11:15PM1.20m | 11:09AM1.44m | 11:58PM1.03m | 11:33AM1.40m | 1:08AM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:05PM0.57m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.48m | 3:55AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | 4:15AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:13PM0.37m | 4:52AM0.55m | 5:55PM0.40m | 5:03AM0.67m | 6:52PM0.46m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 10 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 |
255 | 251 | 181 | 559 | 1235 | 1794 | 1141 | 1083 | 961 | 1002 | 691 | 276 | 373 | 368 | 362 | 261 | 261 | 191 | 187 | 191 | 184 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
83 | 276 | 211 | 212 | 16 | 15 | 372 | 304 | 346 | 256 | 292 | 450 | 114 | 112 | 93 | 68 | 106 | 261 | 224 | 381 | 167 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | S 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 11 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
209 | 62 | 37 | 21 | 29 | 17 | 14 | 37 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 58 | 84 | 61 | 207 | 243 | 381 | 217 | 295 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 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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