Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

The next stretch here in Quimixto is a slow burn, not a firecracker. We’ve got a solid run of southwesterly groundswell, but the size stays modest for the most part. The real story is the conditions – there are a lot of glassy mornings in the mix, which is always a good look for a reef setup like this. It’s consistent, which is a big plus, so there’s always something to check, but you gotta pick your windows.

The water is really warm, sitting around 89°F, which is well above normal for this time of year. It’s a noticeable difference, so you can leave the booties at home.

Let’s break down the first few days. Monday morning starts it off with some clean, glassy conditions and a small, but clean, 2ft SW swell with a long 18-second period. It’s a gentle push of energy, and the combined energy is moderate at 458. Not a day for heroics, but a great one for a longboard or a fish. The period is long, so it might be a bit straight on the reef, but with no wind, it’ll be pretty.

Tuesday morning is where it starts to pick up. The swell bumps to 4ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and it’s still glassy. The energy jumps to 722, which is a much healthier number. This is a proper step up and looks like a fun morning. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore breeze, but the morning session is the one.

Wednesday morning looks like a real highlight. The swell holds at 4ft from the SSW, the period is a solid 16 seconds, and we have that clean, offshore NE wind making it glassy. The energy is up to 945, which is a strong, punchy push. This is the pick of the first part of the week. It’s a great size for this reef, and with those conditions, it’s going to be proper. The afternoon turns a bit cross-on, but the morning is the window to be out there.

Thursday is a bit of a mixed bag. The swell is still there at 4ft, but the period drops to 14 seconds and the wind is a light cross-on. It’s not terrible, but it loses that clean, glassy feel. The energy is still strong at 889, so there’s plenty of push, but the surface will have a few ripples.

We get a little breather on Friday and Saturday mornings with smaller, cleaner waves. Friday morning has that 3ft SW swell with a 19-second period and glass again. It’s a nice reset. Saturday morning is similar, with a light glass and another long-period swell. Then Saturday afternoon actually cleans up with a light cross-offshore wind and the swell nudging up to 3ft, which is worth noting.

Now, for the second week, the first standout is Monday, the 21st. We see a return of the bigger swell, 4ft from the SW, with a 17-second period, and the energy is strong, over the 1000 mark at 1032. The morning is glassy again. This is another one of the best windows in the whole stretch. It’s got size, power, and clean conditions.

After that, the swell slowly fades. We’re back to 4ft on Tuesday and then gradually down through the week. The energy drops off too, and while there are still some glassy mornings like on the 25th and 26th, the swell is a bit weaker and the periods get shorter. It’s not bad, but it’s not as punchy as the earlier part of the fortnight.

One more thing to watch for is the very end of the period. The 28th and 29th have a bit of new life, with the period stretching back out to 15 and 18 seconds, but the size is back down to 2-3ft. The 29th looks particularly clean with glassy conditions all day, but it’s small.

So, overall, the two clear standouts are the Wednesday the 16th and Monday the 21st mornings. They offer the best combination of size, clean winds, and good energy. The conditions are generally favourable with light winds, so even the smaller days should have some fun, clean waves to offer.

There’s a 5-6 day gap in the middle where the surf is still rideable but nothing to get too excited about. It’s a consistent stretch, so a poor run doesn’t tend to last long here.

Rusty

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