Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 508 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. 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the surf picture for Quimixto over the next couple of weeks.
For a deep-water reef break like this, we're looking at a long, slow-burn run of clean, surfable conditions. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 89°, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home. The first week is all about small but super clean waves, with the standout being the glassy mornings. The real heavy-hitter stuff is locked in for the very end of August and the first few days of September, where the energy really ramps up.
We kick off from Thursday, 20 August, with a tiny bit of early glass. The swell is small, around 3ft to 3ft from the SSW with a good 14-second period, pushin' moderate energy (376). Thursday afternoon gets a bit sketchy with a risk of t-storms and a light cross-onshore wind messing it up. Friday, 21 August, sees glass again in the morning for that same small 2ft SW groundswell, but the afternoons are likely to be a write-off due to storms. Saturday, 22 August, is a gem—glass off in the morning for a 2ft SSW pulse and a clean, cross-off breeze in the arvo. Sunday, 23 August, is mint, with glass all morning and a clean 3ft SSW swell building moderate energy (648). Monday, 24 August, brings a silky offshore wind in the morning for a 2ft SW swell, turning glassy in the arvo.
This clean pattern of small, long-period SW groundswell holds through the middle of the week. The water stays glassy or clean most sessions, with 2ft to 3ft waves. Nothing heavy, but the consistency is there and the conditions are perfect for a log or a fish. Thursday, 28 August, is where it starts to get interesting. Friday morning, 28 August, has the best combo of the run so far: 3ft of SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, glassy wind, and strong energy (843). That’s the first real standout for a bit more push.
Then comes the sent from the south. Saturday morning, 29 August, is the big one for experienced surfers. We’re looking at 5ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period, glassy wind, and very strong energy (1615). The afternoon has a bit of a lump from a cross-onshore breeze, but the morning is gold. Sunday, 30 August, still has plenty of power: 5ft SSW swell, glassy dawn, and strong energy (1012). Monday the 31st cools a notch back to 4ft, still glassy.
After the first week of September arrives, the swell gets even bigger but it becomes more of a "for experts only" situation. Wednesday, 2 September, is promising with 5ft SSW swell and glassy/clean conditions. The real standout is the 3rd and 4th of September. Thursday, 3 September, has a 7ft SSW swell with glassy afternoon conditions and excellent wave energy (2050). Friday, 4 September, is the one to circle: 8ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, dead calm wind, and massive energy (2435). That’s for the experienced crew only, but it’s going to be an absolute freight train on that reef.
Overall, the trade-off is a perfect first week for small-wave groveling, followed by a solid few days of proper groundswell for the more advanced. If you want the best session on offer, the Saturday morning of the 29th is your pick for the combination of size, glass, and quality. For the hardcore, the glass-off Friday morning of the 4th of September is the daddy.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 |
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229 | 219 | 172 | 191 | 261 | 201 | 225 | 384 | 293 | 257 | 327 | 305 | 395 | 410 | 208 | 261 | 367 | 291 | 176 | 209 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 10 | 1 | — | 3 | 29 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 |
229 | 219 | 172 | 191 | 261 | 156 | 225 | 384 | 293 | 257 | 249 | 189 | 237 | 410 | 94 | 197 | 367 | 140 | 119 | 209 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 |
30 | 47 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 201 | 82 | 110 | 96 | 96 | 327 | 305 | 395 | 115 | 208 | 261 | 134 | 291 | 176 | 96 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 |
31 | 92 | 105 | 29 | 152 | 67 | 86 | 184 | 255 | 255 | 64 | 42 | 19 | 73 | 111 | 78 | 62 | 40 | 39 | 159 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | S 3 | — | — | — | NW 5 |
27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 9 | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 27 | 312 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 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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