Quimixto Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° N 105.40° W

Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Quimixto sea temperature is
31.4°C
2.2° 

Quimixto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Quimixto surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,094 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 13th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 14th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 16th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. The main show is Quimixto, a reef set-up that’s consistent and fairly exposed to the swell. The water temp is sitting at 89°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s over two degrees above the long-term average, so you’ll feel that difference for sure.

The pattern starts off a bit quiet. Saturday afternoon kicks things off with a weak 3ft SW swell at 14 seconds, but it’s cross-on from the NNW at 9 mph and the conditions are poor. Not worth paddling out for.

Sunday morning, September 13, is where it starts to get interesting. You’ve got a glassy morning with a 3ft SW swell, period 13 seconds, and the combined wave energy is moderate at 318. The wind is a light NNE breeze at 3 mph – glassy as it gets. This is a solid session for a beginner-friendly reef. The afternoon brings a risk of t-storms and a messy cross-shore wind, so stick to the morning.

Monday the 14th is another glassy morning with a 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, and the energy bumps up to 467. It’s small but clean. Again, the afternoon gets a little bumpy with a light cross-onshore.

Now, the standout period is from Tuesday the 15th through Wednesday the 16th. Tuesday morning is the pick of the entire outlook. You’ve got a 4ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, the combined energy is a strong 725, and it’s dead calm – glassy. That’s going to offer really good surf conditions on this reef. Wednesday morning follows with 4ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and 945 energy. Still glassy. These two mornings are the best on offer: clean, solid shoulder-high waves, and that reef will handle the long-period groundswell nicely. It’s not too big for intermediates, but the long period means sets will have some punch and longer gaps between them, making the paddle out easier.

From Thursday the 17th through to the end of the first week, conditions are more marginal. The mornings stay around 4ft to 4ft from the SSW, but the wind turns cross-on from the ENE or NNW at 3-6 mph. The energy stays strong, but the surface will have ripples.

Friday the 18th morning turns glassy again with a 3ft SW swell, 19-second period, and 819 energy. Good for a clean, small wave session.

The second week sees a solid run of mornings. Saturday the 19th has a clean offshore breeze from the SSE at 3 mph with a 3ft SW swell, 18 seconds, and 725 energy. Sunday the 20th morning is glassy with 3ft SW, 17 seconds, and a very strong 1050 energy – that’s a lot of push for a waist-high wave, so expect some extra juice. Monday the 21st morning is glassy with 4ft SW, 17 seconds, and 1029 energy. Tuesday the 22nd morning is dead calm with 4ft SW, 16 seconds, and 810 energy.

Crowds at Quimixto are listed as sometimes. For the standout sessions – especially the Tuesday and Wednesday mornings of the first week, and the glassy mornings in the second week – you might find a few others out there, but it’s not a circus. The reef is beginner-friendly, so you’ll see a mix.

All in all, the best surfing is on the mornings of September 15, 16, and the glassy mornings from September 18 through 22. The afternoon sessions are often marginal due to t-storms or cross-onshore wind, so plan for dawn patrol.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.6
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18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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257
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312
444
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711
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491
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:15PM1.37m
10:15AM1.47m
10:45PM1.25m
10:30AM1.44m
11:14PM1.12m
10:43AM1.40m
11:41PM0.98m
10:51AM1.34m
00:08AM0.84m
10:52AM1.28m
10:39AM1.21m
Low Tide
4:09PM0.32m
4:07AM0.44m
4:38PM0.32m
4:20AM0.55m
5:05PM0.36m
4:26AM0.64m
5:33PM0.42m
4:23AM0.71m
6:05PM0.51m
3:58AM0.75m
6:53PM0.61m
00:40AM0.59m
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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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