Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our little corner of the coast.

We’ve got a solid stretch of surf ahead at Quimixto (reef). The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that little extra warmth on your skin.

The action kicks off on Wednesday, 26 August. The morning is the real gem here: glassy conditions with a clean 3 ft SW swell, a long 16-second period, and moderate wave energy (386). It’s a proper groundswell, and that long period will make for some nicely shaped, lined-up waves. A beginner-friendly size, and with the wind dead calm, it’s going to be as clean as it gets. The afternoon turns a bit cross-on and drops off, so get your session in early.

Thursday, 27 August is a repeat of the morning magic – glassy again, 3 ft SW, 15-second period, and this time the energy is building (547). Another beautiful morning session.

Friday, 28 August morning is the first real standout. We’re looking at 3 ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is jumping up to 753. Glassy wind, clean lines – this is going to be a fun one. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind and a risk of thunderstorms, so again, morning is the call.

Saturday, 29 August morning is the best of the whole run. Swell is up to 5 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 1747. That’s moderate to strong energy, and with glassy conditions, this is excellent surf. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is the session to circle. The afternoon turns onshore, so don’t sleep in.

Sunday, 30 August morning still has plenty of grunt: 6 ft SSW, 14-second period, and 1278 energy. Glassy again. The waves will have a bit more push, but the shorter period might make them a little lumpier at the reef. Still a very good morning.

From Monday, 31 August through to Tuesday, 1 September, the swell drops back to 3 ft-3 ft and the winds are mostly cross-on, so it’s a bit of a lull. The energy falls into the 400-600 range. Mornings are still glassy or calm, but the waves are smaller and less consistent.

Wednesday, 2 September morning sees a nice uptick: 3 ft SW, 16-second period, and energy of 873. Calm wind, glassy surface. This is a sneaky good session.

Thursday, 3 September and Friday, 4 September see the swell building back up to 4 ft-5 ft, but the winds are mostly cross-on, so the quality is marginal. Energy is high (1183-1514), but the onshore breeze will put a bit of bump on the face.

Saturday, 5 September morning is a return to form: 5 ft SSW, 16-second period, and 1168 energy. Glassy and calm. This is a solid session for experienced surfers again. The afternoon even stays glassy with 5 ft and 935 energy.

Sunday, 6 September and Monday, 7 September mornings are both glassy or calm, with 4 ft-3 ft SSW swell and good energy (794-681). Clean, fun waves for all levels.

The week of 8-10 September keeps the momentum going. Wednesday, 10 September morning is a true highlight: 4 ft SW, 16-second period, and 1365 energy. Glassy, clean, and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout session in the second week.

The reef at Quimixto can get crowded sometimes, but with this many mornings of glassy, clean conditions, you’ll want to be in the water early. The long-period swells are perfect for a reef setup like this – the waves will wrap in nicely and hold their shape.

If you’re a beginner, the mornings of Wednesday 26th through Friday 28th and the first week of September are your window. If you’re experienced, don’t miss Saturday 29th August or Wednesday 10th September.

Rusty, signing off.

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