
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 754 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Jul 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
Howdy folks, Rusty here. We got one spot to talk about, and it's a beauty, but we gotta pick our moments.
Right now, it's Quimixto. The water's cookin' at about 88°F, which is way warmer than usual for July.
It starts off a bit quiet Sunday afternoon the 12th. You got a cross-on breeze and a little 4ft SSW swell rollin' in. The combined wave energy is moderate at 691, but the surface is a bit rippled. Not ideal.
Monday morning the 13th is where the magic starts. The wind goes glassy, flat calm, with a clean 4ft SSW groundswell with a 14-second period. That's gonna be some smooth, lined-up reef riding. The energy is a solid 520. The afternoon turns offshore, keepin' it clean.
The next few mornings, Tuesday and Wednesday the 14th and 15th, are dead glassy again, but the swell just evaporates – we're down to 2ft on Wednesday. The energy drops with it. There's a real lull from Wednesday afternoon through Friday the 17th. Barely a ripple worth paddlin' for.
Now, hold onto your board. Saturday morning the 18th starts to build back. Glassy conditions and a fresh 3ft SW groundswell (17 seconds) with a moderate energy of 574. But the real standout is Sunday morning the 19th. This is the one. A clean 4ft SW groundswell with a long 17-second period, dead glassy, and the combined energy is pumpin' at 1128. That's a solid, powerful groundswell with perfect wind – a dream morning for the reef. Monday the 20th keeps those glassy windows with 3ft to 4ft SW swell – a great run.
Tuesday the 21st, the size jumps. The morning is dead calm with a 5ft SW swell. The period drops to 12 seconds, but the energy is huge at 1140. That's gettin' big for the average surfer. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-on wind. Wednesday the 22nd holds that size but the wind stays tricky.
Another huge standout is Sunday morning the 26th. The wind is completely dead, glassy as a lake, and a long-period 4ft SW groundswell with a 19-second period rolls in, energy readin' 1130. That is a *very* long period swell. On a reef, that spells out some real fast, powerful, dedicated lines. Perfect for the experts.
Monday morning the 27th looks clean again, glassy with a 3ft SSW groundswell (18 seconds) and 874 energy. The afternoon of the 27th though, look out – an 8ft S swell with an 11-second period slams in with an energy reading of 1938. That is strong, mean surf. With a cross wind, that's only for the hardcore crew, and it might be more of a kite-surfing show.
Remember, Quimixto is a consistent reef, but crowds sometimes show up for those primo mornings. So for the 19th and the 26th, get out there early.
Best bets of the whole window are Sunday the 19th and Sunday the 26th – glassy, long-period groundswells that'll make you remember why you love this place.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
594 | 394 | 415 | 336 | 273 | 269 | 375 | 197 | 127 | 310 | 310 | 83 | 121 | 181 | 74 | 110 | 309 | 358 | 290 | 390 | 754 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 7:39PM1.58m | 9:57AM1.24m | 8:27PM1.62m | 10:32AM1.25m | 9:12PM1.61m | 11:06AM1.25m | 9:56PM1.55m | 11:38AM1.24m | 10:38PM1.44m | 12:09PM1.24m | 11:19PM1.29m | 12:40PM1.23m | 00:02AM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:03AM-0.09m | 2:38PM0.82m | 3:44AM-0.09m | 3:21PM0.77m | 4:23AM-0.04m | 4:04PM0.74m | 4:59AM0.07m | 4:47PM0.72m | 5:31AM0.21m | 5:32PM0.72m | 5:58AM0.38m | 6:23PM0.73m | 6:18AM0.53m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | 7:44 | |
mm | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | — | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 |
Temp °C | 32 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 36 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
594 | 394 | 415 | 336 | 273 | 269 | 298 | 169 | 115 | 310 | 310 | 77 | 83 | 79 | 74 | 110 | 135 | 79 | 62 | 390 | 754 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 19 | W 10 | S 12 |
23 | 79 | 95 | 303 | 11 | 255 | 375 | 54 | 43 | 38 | 121 | 83 | 121 | 181 | 39 | 98 | 309 | 358 | 290 | 67 | 306 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SSW 8 | S 8 | W 4 | SW 19 | S 7 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | S 7 | S 10 | S 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | WSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 7 | W 8 |
71 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 184 | 17 | 46 | 197 | 127 | 113 | 33 | 45 | 49 | 86 | 71 | 81 | 131 | 137 | 68 | 27 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 596 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.











