Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and wax; this is Rusty. We’ve got a solid run ahead over the next couple of weeks. The pattern is delivering consistent, manageable swell across the entire period, with a clear standout waiting in the last week.

Let’s start with the real gem, which doesn’t kick off until Friday, August 28th. The Quimixto reef setup is the break to have your eyes on. That Friday morning, we’re looking at a clean 3ft groundswell pushing in from the SSW, with a nice long period of 16 seconds. The water is already sitting at a very warm 89°F, which is 4°F above normal—so you’ll be shedding the wetsuit for sure. The real magic comes Saturday, August 29th morning when a bigger, meatier 5ft SSW swell arrives with a period again of 16 seconds, and the combined wave energy cranks up to very strong (1076). That is the standout session for the whole outlook. Glassy, clean, and pumping. Expect the quiver to be working hard. While crowds can show up here sometimes, for that quality you’ll happily share a few sets.

Right before that, we have a perfect warm-up. Starting Monday, August 17th, it’s all on. That morning has glassy 4ft SSW swell (14 seconds) with light offshore wind. The energy is moderate (571). It’s a dream start. Tuesday, August 18th, the wind goes dead calm in the morning with the same 4ft swell—absolutely glassy perfection.

Swell stays in the 2ft to 4ft range through the following week, with those long-period SSW groundswells making for clean, lined-up waves, especially on the mornings. The beach setup here will handle it well. The period stays frequently above 14 seconds, meaning more powerful, well-shaped waves with good gaps between sets for an easier paddle out. Afternoons through this stretch do get a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-onshore breeze, so stick to the early windows.

We do have a slight dip around August 22nd where the swell drops to 2ft, but the pulse is back by Sunday morning the 23rd, with a solid 3ft SSW groundswell and very strong energy (661).

The final highlight comes Sunday, August 30th morning. The swell builds to 6ft from the SSW, period at 16 seconds, and combined energy is massive (1320). That is a powerful, expert-level wave. It will be a heavy one, best left to those with plenty of experience. For everyone else, the days before and after offer cleaner, friendlier options at 5ft and 4ft again.

No major gaps here. From the 17th right through to the end, this is a full menu of solid, clean surf. Just mind that the long-period swell can tend to close out a bit at beach breaks, but this reef break will groom it into perfect lines.

Stay stoked,

Rusty.

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