Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple weeks at our little slice of paradise. We’re only looking at one break, so I’ll walk you through the whole stretch.

The first week starts small and glassy, then builds into a proper run of waves from Thursday the 6th through the following weekend. The water’s at 88°, about 3° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a bit toastier than average – nice for a long soak.

Quimixto kicks off Monday the 3rd with tiny 2ft swell out of the SW, but the morning is dead calm with zero wind. The combined energy is weak (150), so you’re looking at small, clean little rollers for a beginner log or a peaceful morning. Afternoons get a bit dicey with thunderstorms possible and a light cross-shore breeze, so mornings are the move. Tuesday the 4th is more of the same: 2ft SW swell, glassy morning, clean but nothing special. Wednesday the 5th sees a tiny bump to 2ft SW swell, again glassy in the AM, but still not lighting the world on fire.

Thursday the 6th is when things start to change. Morning shows 3ft SW swell with a 13-second period, glassy conditions, and wave energy climbing to moderate (347). Now it starts feeling like real surf. The standouts begin Friday the 7th: 3ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period, glassy morning, combined energy hitting 695 (moderate). The afternoon holds 3ft SSW swell with a cross-off breeze, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is a real highlight – the longer period means more punch and better shape on this reef. Saturday the 8th morning is the absolute pick: 4ft SSW swell, 16-second period, glassy as a pond, energy at 877 (still moderate but pushing strong). That’s the session to lock in.

Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th keep pumping with 3ft to 3ft SSW swell, long periods, and glassy mornings. Tuesday the 11th morning has 3ft SSW, 18-second period, and energy at 887 – another cracker. Afternoons tend to get a cross-onshore breeze or storm risk, so mornings are where it’s at.

The second week settles a bit. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th offer 3ft to 3ft SW swell, still clean in the mornings, but the energy backs off. Friday the 14th afternoon brings a bigger pulse: 4ft SW swell with 17-second period and strong energy (1171), but it’s marginal with a cross-onshore wind. Big energy, messy conditions. Saturday the 15th morning pushes 5ft SW swell (978 energy), but again a cross-onshore breeze means it’s not the cleanest – that size might be too much for beginners, and the wind won’t help. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th drop back to the 3ft range, glassy mornings, decent but not epic. The run finishes Tuesday the 18th with another glassy morning and 3ft to 3ft SSW swell, energy around 400, a nice way to wrap it up.

Best bet: Hands down, Saturday morning, August 8th at Quimixto. You’ve got 4ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, glassy calm, and moderate-to-strong energy. That’s the one to circle. Friday the 7th morning and Tuesday the 11th morning are also solid runners-up.

Crowds can show up here – it’s a consistent reef and when it’s good, word gets around. Get there early.

Rusty.

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