
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 3,639 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 24s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 24s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 24s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it.
We've got a cracking run of swell heading our way to Quimixto. This is a reef break that's consistent and fairly exposed to the swell, picking up a long-period groundswell from the SSW. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing radical there.
The action kicks off this Friday morning, the 24th of July. We're looking at a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 24 seconds. The energy is already pumping at a strong 860. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be. This is a proper session for the early birds, with clean, long lines rolling in. The crowd factor is there, so don't expect to have it all to yourself.
Saturday the 25th builds on it. The morning sees a 4ft SSW swell, period up at 21 seconds, and the energy jumps to a strong 1105. Those morning winds are glassy again. The afternoon picks up to 5ft, still a bit long at 19 seconds, but the energy is now a very strong 1932. This is getting into the territory where it's more for experienced surfers, but the conditions are still clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is a standout.
Sunday the 26th holds steady with 5ft SW swell all day, periods around 18 seconds. The energy stays very strong, hitting 1696 in the morning and 1839 in the afternoon. The wind is glassy in the morning, glassy again in the afternoon - it's a dream run. You're looking at clean, powerful surf for the experienced crew.
Monday the 27th is the peak of the swell. The morning brings a solid 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The energy is massive, clocking in at 3663. This is expert territory only. If you're not comfortable in heavy, powerful surf, sit this one out. The wind is glassy again, making for a serious, clean, and powerful lineup. The afternoon drops a bit to 6ft, but it's still a very strong 3201.
Tuesday the 28th is more of the same power. The morning is 7ft SSW with a 17-second period, energy at 3858. Another expert-only morning with glassy conditions. The afternoon is also 7ft, though the wind turns cross-offshore, keeping it clean.
The swell starts to ease back from Wednesday the 29th. The morning is 6ft SSW with a 16-second period, energy at 3231, and glassy conditions. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, so the morning is the pick. Thursday the 30th has a 5ft SSW swell in the morning, glassy, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore, so get out early.
By Friday the 31st, it's down to 4ft, and the period is dropping. The mornings are still glassy, but the afternoons are getting blown out. Into the first week of August, the swell fades away to small, inconsistent stuff. From the 1st of August onwards, the surf drops to around 2ft to 3ft, and the energy dips into the low hundreds. It's going to be a long, flat spell after the 7th, with nothing much on offer.
The standout for the whole period is the weekend of the 25th to 27th of July. The combination of consistent, long-period groundswell, clean glassy mornings, and building energy makes for a truly memorable stretch. The Monday morning the 27th is the biggest, but only for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
275 | 704 | 425 | 2245 | 1012 | 1845 | 2044 | 1553 | 1518 | 1798 | 3639 | 1713 | 1754 | 2296 | 1953 | 1671 | 1650 | 1344 | 1144 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:23AM1.05m | 5:58PM1.23m | 9:15AM1.09m | 6:47PM1.29m | 9:23AM1.12m | 7:28PM1.36m | 9:38AM1.15m | 8:04PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.18m | 8:36PM1.47m | 10:16AM1.20m | 9:08PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.40m | 12:45PM1.00m | 1:54AM0.30m | 1:25PM0.95m | 2:22AM0.22m | 1:54PM0.89m | 2:49AM0.16m | 2:20PM0.83m | 3:14AM0.12m | 2:47PM0.77m | 3:39AM0.11m | 3:14PM0.72m | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 |
138 | 704 | 425 | 2245 | 1012 | 1845 | 2044 | 1553 | 1518 | 1087 | 3639 | 1483 | 1703 | 1548 | 1223 | 1183 | 1568 | 1223 | 1144 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 12 | SSE 13 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
68 | 109 | 101 | 50 | 69 | 54 | 126 | 113 | 236 | 1798 | 12 | 1713 | 1754 | 2296 | 1953 | 1671 | 1650 | 1344 | 1024 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | WSW 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 13 | — | WNW 11 | NW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 |
275 | 47 | 41 | 98 | 24 | 33 | 106 | 30 | 85 | — | 12 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 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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