Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks. Rusty here.

We’ve got a mellow, long-period SSW groundswell lining up for Quimixto, a consistent reef break that’s perfect for beginners. The water is sitting at a warm 89°, which is about 4° above the norm, so that’s noticeably warmer than usual for this time of year. The first real session to get excited about is Saturday morning, September 5th. The swell is a solid 5ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy—dead calm from the NE at 3 mph. That’s the kind of morning that makes you forget about the rest of the world. The combined wave energy is pumping at 1660 (strong), and the conditions are set for clean, lined-up waves. It’s not huge, but it’s perfect for a beginner-friendly reef that’s fairly exposed. Watch for crowds though, as they can show up sometimes.

Sunday morning, September 6th, is another good call. Swell drops a touch to 5ft, still from the SSW, 15-second period, and again glassy with NE winds at 3 mph. The energy is solid at 1171 (moderate to strong). It’s a little smaller, but still clean and fun. After that, the swell backs off a bit, but there are still some clean windows. Monday morning, September 7th, has 4ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and absolutely calm winds—zero from the SW. That’s glassy perfection, just smaller.

Tuesday morning, September 8th, is a sleeper. Swell is 3ft from the SSW, period drops to 13 seconds, but the wind is a light cross-offshore from the east at 3 mph. That’s clean with a little wall to it. Energy is 773 (moderate). Then Wednesday morning, September 9th, brings back a glassy start with 3ft from the SW, but a longer 16-second period. The energy is 682 (moderate). It’s a small wave, but if you’re on a longboard, it’ll be a treat.

The second week gets smaller and more inconsistent, but there are still a few glassy options. Thursday morning, September 17th, has 3ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the wind is calm from the NNE at 0 mph. That’s glassy. Energy is 622 (moderate). Then Friday morning, September 18th, is worth a mention: 3ft from the SW, but a very long 20-second period. The wind is glassy from the NE at 3 mph. The energy is 756 (moderate). That long-period groundswell will wrap nicely around the reef, giving you smooth, peelable lines. The best bet in the second week is Saturday morning, September 19th: 3ft SW, 18-second period, glassy from the NE at 3 mph. Energy is 721 (moderate). It’s not a standout for size, but for cleanliness and quality, it’s the best of the late run.

The standout overall is Saturday morning, September 5th. That’s the one to circle. The best in the second week is Saturday morning, September 19th, but it’s promising, not a lock. For the rest of the time, the swell is small and winds are often cross-on, so pick your glassy windows carefully. This is a beginners’ spot, so anything over 5ft will be a bit much for learning, but we don’t hit that after Sunday.

Rusty.

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