
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our little corner of the coast.
We're looking at a bit of a mixed bag over this 16-day stretch, but there is definitely some quality to be had if you pick your windows.
The standout break for the whole period, and really the only one we're talking about, is Quimixto (a reef setup). The real magic happens from the get-go, early on Monday morning, September 7th. We've got a clean 4ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 14-second period, delivering moderate wave energy (873). The wind is glassy out of the NE at just 3 mph. It's going to be smooth, clean, and absolutely perfect for a beginner-friendly wave. For the advanced crew, the long period and the reef setup mean these waves will have some shape and push, especially as the swell holds over 4ft into the afternoon, though the wind gets a bit messy.
Water temps are about average for this time of year, nothing wild to report.
Don't sleep on Thursday morning, September 10th either. It's dead calm – truly glassy conditions – with a similar 4ft SW swell (16-second period) and a combined energy of 893. That's another morning of clean, long lines. The spot is fairly exposed to this swell direction, so it will be picking it up nicely.
Looking further out, there's another promising window as we head towards the middle of the month. The morning of Tuesday, September 15th, through to Thursday morning, September 17th, all have glassy or light wind mornings and swell around 4ft to 4ft from the SSW. That’s a solid run of conditions for this spot.
For the first week, the best surf is definitely Monday morning, September 7th, and Thursday morning, September 10th. If you can only pick one, go for the Monday – the combination of glassy wind and that consistent, long-period swell is hard to beat for a fun, clean session.
After that, keep an eye on Monday morning, September 21st. There's a nice 4ft SW swell pushing in with some real grunt, showing a combined energy reading of 1130 – that's moderate energy but on the strong side for this zone, and with glassy conditions. It's a long way out so keep the salt in your hair, but it looks like a promising finish to the outlook.
The afternoons through the period are often onshore or cross-onshore and the surf quality drops right off, so make your move early. If the swell is up and the wind is messy, this beach-and-reef setup could be more fun for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.
Overall, it's not a non-stop firing fortnight, but there are clear, clean mornings to be had if you're keen. Get amongst it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
638 | 585 | 467 | 402 | 367 | 215 | 381 | 390 | 573 | 449 | 813 | 803 | 793 | 558 | 489 | 407 | 297 | 284 | 212 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.23m | 7:04PM1.39m | 8:47AM1.30m | 7:51PM1.48m | 9:04AM1.36m | 8:31PM1.53m | 9:22AM1.42m | 9:08PM1.52m | 9:40AM1.45m | 9:42PM1.46m | 9:58AM1.47m | 10:15PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:33AM0.17m | 1:37PM0.82m | 2:07AM0.10m | 2:08PM0.67m | 2:37AM0.09m | 2:40PM0.54m | 3:05AM0.13m | 3:10PM0.43m | 3:29AM0.21m | 3:40PM0.36m | 3:50AM0.32m | 4:09PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 10 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
638 | 585 | 467 | 402 | 367 | 125 | 217 | 390 | 573 | 449 | 813 | 803 | 793 | 558 | 489 | 407 | 297 | 284 | 212 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 9 | SSW 9 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | WNW 7 |
218 | 198 | 200 | 162 | 161 | 215 | 381 | 210 | 64 | 326 | 52 | 53 | 35 | 31 | 40 | 25 | 14 | 79 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SW 18 | SSW 9 | S 8 |
37 | 90 | 85 | 154 | 207 | 188 | 94 | 68 | 94 | 142 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 79 | 25 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | NW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 21 | — | 15 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 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.
Quimixto is 21 km (13 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. If you plan a holiday in Jalisco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










