Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about the next 16 days. The only spot that’s putting out is Quimixto – a reef break that’s consistent and catches the southwest swell. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so don’t expect heavy barrels, but when it’s good, it’s clean and fun.

We start Thursday 23 July morning with small, clean 2ft SW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions from a light NNE breeze. The wave energy is moderate (293), and it’s a nice little opener. Thursday afternoon gets a cross-shore wind and the swell drops to 2ft, so that session is a wash.

Friday 24 July morning is a gem: dead calm, 3ft SSW swell, 24-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell. The energy is solid (860), and the surface is glassy. Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no shock. This is the morning to be out there.

Saturday 25 July morning builds: 4ft SW swell, 21-second period, glassy, energy strong (1105). Saturday afternoon pushes to 5ft, still clean with cross-offshore wind, and the energy hits 1921. This is getting into experienced surfer territory, but a confident beginner on a bigger board can handle it.

Sunday 26 July holds 5ft SW swell, but the wind turns cross and cross-onshore, so the surface gets a little messy. Still surfable, but not as clean.

Monday 27 July is a standout: 5ft SW swell, 18-second period, and glassy all day. Energy is very strong (2358). This is a full day of excellent clean waves. Morning and afternoon both score high.

Tuesday 28 July pushes the swell to 7ft SSW, 17-second period, with glassy morning and clean cross-off afternoon. Energy is 2933 – very strong. This is expert territory; the size is solid, and the reef will be handling it. Beginners should paddle in.

Wednesday 29 July holds 6ft SSW swell, glassy morning, clean afternoon. Energy remains strong (2290). Another excellent day for experienced surfers.

Thursday 30 July morning is glassy with 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, energy at 1710. The afternoon gets a cross-shore wind, so it drops off.

From Friday 31 July onward, the swell drops and the wind gets more onshore. The mornings stay glassy or light, but the size falls to 4ft, then 4ft, and the period shortens. Energy drops into the moderate range (900–500). It’s still surfable, but nothing exciting.

The first week of August sees the swell bottom out: 2ft to 1ft from the 3rd to the 5th, with glassy mornings but very ordinary conditions. Energy is weak (100–200). By the 6th and 7th, the wind turns onshore and the swell is tiny, so it’s a real flat spell.

Best on offer:
Friday 24 July morning – glassy, 3ft SSW, long-period groundswell, clean and uncrowded.
Monday 27 July – all day, 5ft SW, glassy, strong energy, excellent waves. These are the days to book off.

If you’re not an expert, stick to the days under 5ft – Thursday 23, Friday 24, Saturday 25 morning, and the first few days of August. The long-period swells (over 15 seconds) will be better shaped at Quimixto being a reef break, so you’ll get nice lines.

Crowds are sometimes an issue, but with only one spot in the region, you might see a few others. Just get out early.

Rusty.

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