Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Quimixto, a reef break that’s consistent and works best on a WSW swell. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 88°, which is a nice little bonus.

It all kicks off Friday morning, July 24th. The ocean is glassy, calm as can be, with a 3ft SSW swell and a long period of 24 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a solid 860 (moderate). This is a reef break, so that long period will really wrap in nicely. The conditions are absolutely perfect for a beginner-friendly wave. The morning is the pick here.

Saturday morning, July 25th, is the real standout. The swell jumps to 4ft from the SW, period still a solid 21 seconds, and the energy is strong at 1105. The wind is glass again. It’s going to be clean, lined-up, and fun for everyone. By Saturday afternoon, it gets bigger at 5ft, and the energy surges to 1920. That’s strong wave energy. The wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s getting a bit much for beginners.

Sunday the 26th holds that 5ft SW swell with glassy mornings and afternoons. The energy is still high (1607-1871). This is a great, consistent weekend. The Monday morning, July 27th, pushes to 6ft from the SSW with a 17-second period and the energy hits 2283. That’s very strong, and the glassy conditions will make for some memorable waves. But by Monday afternoon, the wind turns cross-shore and the quality drops to marginal.

From Tuesday, July 28th, through to Thursday, July 30th, the swell stays in the 5ft to 7ft range, but it’s coming with a cross-onshore wind. The period drops, and the energy is still strong (between 1480 and 3401), but the wind will mess up the surface. This stretch is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session. The waves are there, but the wind isn’t doing us any favors.

Then we get a break. Friday, July 31st, the swell drops to 4ft, and the morning is glassy. Energy is moderate at 829. A nice, clean morning session. The first week of August sees the swell fade further. The 1st and 2nd have waist-high waves (3ft-3ft) with good morning glass, but the energy is low. From Monday the 3rd through Thursday the 6th, it’s tiny. We’re talking 1ft to 2ft. The energy is weak (134-228). There’s a long gap of small, poor surf here.

The light returns on Friday, August 7th, with a 2ft SSW swell and a very long 18-second period, glassy morning. Energy is still low at 367. Saturday morning, August 8th, is the pick of the second week. A clean 3ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, glassy, and energy building to 686. That’s a promising morning, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

The best on offer is clearly Saturday and Sunday, July 25th and 26th, with the glassy mornings and that solid SW groundswell. The Monday morning, July 27th, is also a cracker if you can paddle out early.

Rusty.

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