Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Quimixto (Bahía de Banderas). It’s a reef break that’s consistent and beginner-friendly, and the water is sittin’ at 88°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll barely need a spring suit if you’re even wearin’ one.

The forecast is a bit of a slow burn. The first few days are small and not really worth paddlin’ out for, with a few glassy mornings but barely any push. Tuesday morning (14 July) has a bit of a swell at 3ft from the SSW, but the wind is cross-onshore and there’s a risk of t-storms, so it’s more of a sit-and-watch session. The combined energy is weak to moderate (473). Wednesday and Thursday mornings are glassy but the waves are tiny, around 2ft – not enough to get excited about. Friday morning (17 July) is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, period at 12 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (362). It’s surfable, but still pretty small.

Now, the real standout starts to build from Saturday morning (18 July). The swell jumps to 3ft, period 17 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate to strong (616). That’s a long-period groundswell, and for a reef setup like Quimixto, that’s a good thing – the waves will have shape, and there’ll be decent gaps between sets. The wind is glassy in the morning. Sunday morning (19 July) is the pick of the first week: 3ft SSW swell, 17-second period, glassy wind, and the combined energy is strong (866). Expect very good, clean conditions. That’s a morning to be on it early.

Things get bigger from Monday (20 July) through to Wednesday (22 July), with the swell rising from 4ft to 8ft, and the combined energy climbin’ into the strong to very strong range (924 to 1716). But the wind gets messy – cross-onshore or onshore in the afternoons, and the mornings are a bit of a gamble. For a beginner spot, once the swell hits over 5ft, it’s gettin’ too much for the less experienced. By Wednesday morning (22 July) at 8ft, that’s expert territory, and the cross-onshore wind won’t help. The setup could be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.

The second week holds some promise. Thursday morning (23 July) is glassy with a 6ft swell from the WSW, period 12 seconds, and strong energy (1172). That’s a solid, clean morning for experienced surfers. The real gem, though, could be Sunday morning (26 July). It’s glassy, calm wind, with a 4ft SSW swell, a very long 18-second period, and combined energy sittin’ at 1467 (very strong). That’s groundswell perfection for a reef break – the waves will have serious power and shape, but the long period means longer waits between sets. It’s described as excellent for experienced surfers, and I’d agree. After that, Monday (27 July) and Tuesday (28 July) mornings keep the glassy, clean conditions with 4ft to 5ft SSW swells and strong energy. The last few days of July look like a solid run.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday morning (19 July) for the first week – clean, glassy, and buildin’. For the second week, the standout is Sunday morning (26 July) – that long-period groundswell with glassy conditions is a dream scenario for a reef break. If you’re a beginner, stick to the smaller, glassy mornings before the 20th. If you’re a ripper, the last week has some serious potential.

Rusty.

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