Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 24s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,251 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SW 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 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 24s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the waves on offer for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a promising run of surf ahead, but it’s a slow start. The first real action worth paddling out for hits us on Monday, July 20, at Quimixto (Mexico). This spot is a consistent reef break, so it's got a good base to work with. The water is sitting at a warm 88°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s pretty pleasant.
The week kicks off with a solid, long-period groundswell. Monday morning sees a 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (946). That's clean, lined-up reef waves, perfect for a beginner as the size is manageable. The wind is light and offshore, so expect some smooth faces. The afternoon picks up a cross-on breeze, so the quality dips, but it’s still a decent session.
The standout of the whole forecast, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Tuesday, July 28. The morning brings a 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period and glassy conditions. The energy is strong (3104). That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell for the reef. This is a setup that will really make the break line up, but at over 7ft, it’s for the experienced crew only. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore, so the quality holds.
The next few days keep that pumping energy. Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, both have excellent surf for experienced surfers with 6ft to 6ft SSW swells and glassy or offshore winds. The energy remains strong (2204 to 2523). This is a solid run.
After that, the swell starts to ease. Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, drop down to 3ft to 4ft with glassy mornings. It’s still good for a smaller board session, but it’s no longer the standout.
A final note: the reef here is consistent, so it tends not to stay flat for long. The blank run at the start of the forecast is just a quiet spell before the real juice shows up.
So, the clear winner is the morning of Tuesday, July 28, with that big, powerful, glassy SSW swell. The rest of the week leading up to it is also excellent, but that Tuesday is the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 823 | 739 | 791 | 649 | 589 | 323 | 514 | 464 | 341 | 281 | 214 | 275 | 704 | 425 | 2092 | 1012 | 1845 | 2044 | 1448 | 1415 | 1682 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:44PM1.20m | 2:41AM0.83m | 2:27PM1.18m | 3:33PM1.17m | 4:53PM1.18m | 9:23AM1.05m | 5:58PM1.23m | 9:15AM1.09m | 6:47PM1.29m | 9:23AM1.12m | 7:28PM1.36m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM0.72m | 6:05AM0.78m | 11:45PM0.63m | 00:46AM0.51m | 1:23AM0.40m | 12:45PM1.00m | 1:54AM0.30m | 1:25PM0.95m | 2:22AM0.22m | 1:54PM0.89m | 2:49AM0.16m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 1 | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | 13 |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 823 | 739 | 791 | 649 | 589 | 323 | 514 | 464 | 341 | 281 | 214 | 233 | 173 | 173 | 2092 | 1012 | 1845 | 2044 | 1448 | 1415 | 1682 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 70 | 66 | 43 | 82 | 56 | 159 | 268 | 272 | 200 | 172 | 175 | 138 | 704 | 425 | 198 | 90 | 104 | 73 | 157 | 166 | 104 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSE 13 | WSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 6 | S 12 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 53 | 58 | 35 | 32 | 60 | 116 | 86 | 84 | 71 | 12 | 68 | 275 | 109 | 101 | 98 | 69 | 55 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 32 | 0 | 27 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 32 | 0 |
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