Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's break down the next 16 days for our local spot.

We've got a good run of surf lined up, from now all the way through. It's not a non-stop party, but there are some real killer sessions coming. The water is a warm 89°, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year. No wetsuit needed.

We start off this Saturday afternoon, the 29th of August, with a solid pulse at Quimixto. This reef break is consistent and good for beginners. We're looking at a 5ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, packing some serious power. The combined wave energy is strong (1381). The wind is a light 6 mph cross-offshore from the WSW, so it'll be clean. This is a standout to start the run; excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Keep an eye on the sky for thunderstorms.

Sunday the 30th starts a bit bumpy with a cross-shore breeze, but by the afternoon it goes glassy. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SSW, but with that light WNW wind, it will be smooth. Monday the 31st is glassy in the morning too with a 4ft SW swell. The energy is dropping, but still fun.

We hit a bit of a lull through the start of September. Tuesday and the middle of the week are smaller with weaker energy, but things look up again on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning glass-off with a 4ft S swell (11-second period) will be worth a dawn patrol.

Now, here's the first real standout for the experts. On Thursday the 3rd of September, we have a magic morning. A groundswell from the SW at 4ft but with a very long 18-second period. The wave energy is strong (1304). The wind is dead calm. On a reef, that's going to be a glassy dream for those who know what they're doing.

Friday the 4th of September is another big one, especially the morning. The swell builds to 5ft from the SW, still a long 16-second period, and the energy jumps to 1776. Glassy offshore winds from the ENE. This is the best session of the entire outlook for experienced surfers. The conditions are excellent.

The energy holds through Saturday the 5th but with a bit more onshore wind, making it a bumpy.

After that, we see a slow drop. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are smaller with onshore wind, but look at Monday afternoon – it goes glassy with a 3ft SSW swell. Tuesday the 8th morning is glassy too. Wednesday the 9th has a glassy morning with a small 3ft SW groundswell (16-second period). Small but clean.

But hold on, because the biggest event is brewing for Thursday the 10th of September. Thursday morning we see a 10ft SSW swell rip in. The combined wave energy is extreme at (2711). The wind is dead calm and glassy. This is a big, powerful swell with an 11-second period. At almost 10ft, this is for experts only. If you’re not confident, watch from the sand. The afternoon stays big at 8ft but gets a bit messy.

We finish the run with a return to clean, fun conditions from Friday the 11th through to Sunday the 13th. The swell drops to a more manageable 3ft to 5ft, with long periods and glassy or clean winds. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th, in particular, are looking like great, clean sessions for everyone.

So, the two true standouts to circle on your calendar: Friday the 4th of September morning for the classic, excellent conditions, and Thursday the 10th of September morning for the pulse-pounding, big-wave session for experts only.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you in the water.
- Rusty

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