Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of waves coming up at Quimixto, with a few real standout sessions that have me pretty stoked. The water is sitting at 88°F for the first session we’re looking at, which is much warmer than what’s normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

We kick things off proper on Monday, July 6th. The morning session is where it’s at. We’re looking at a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds pushing a heap of energy (1318). The wind is glassy from the NNE at just 3 mph, so you can expect clean, lined-up sets. This is a reef break, and with that long period, it’s going to suck the life out of the swell and wrap in beautifully. This is the best on offer early on.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, is another gem. The swell ticks up to 4ft, still from the SSW but with an even longer period of 18 seconds. The energy is huge at 1567. With the wind completely calm and glassy, it’s going to be pristine. This wave has ‘excellent’ written all over it, but at that size and power on a reef, it’s for the experienced crew. Afternoons through the week get a bit dicey with the risk of thunderstorms and shifting cross-shore winds.

Wednesday, July 8th, and Thursday, July 9th, keep the fun going. Both mornings are glassy with 5ft and 5ft SSW swells. The energy stays moderate to strong (1324 and 1022). The long periods (16 seconds) mean the reef will be working nicely, and the glassy conditions will keep the surface like a mirror.

There’s a bit of a lull from Friday, July 10th, through the weekend and into the start of the next week. The swell drops a little, the winds turn cross or onshore, and the quality drops off. You might get a small window here and there, like Monday morning, July 13th, with a 4ft SSW swell and glassy wind, but the energy is low and the size is marginal.

Now, if you can wait, we’ve got a late-hitting standout in the second week. Take a look at Friday, July 17th. That Friday afternoon session is looking serious. A 6ft SSW swell rolls in with a period of 12 seconds, pumping out strong energy (1425). The wind is light and glassy from the ESE at 3 mph. This one is marked as excellent for experienced surfers because 6ft on a reef with that energy is a proper step up. Saturday morning, July 18th, holds that size at 7ft, but the period shortens to 10 seconds, making it a bit chunkier and less refined.

Take note: the swell over 5ft in the later part of the window is for the experienced surfers only. For the rest of us, those glassy mornings around the 6th to the 9th of July are your absolute best bet for clean, fun waves.

Rusty, signing off.

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