Quimixto Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° N 105.40° W

Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Quimixto sea temperature is
31.5° C
2.0° 

Quimixto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Quimixto surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 18th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 18th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 19th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, checking out the waves for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot in the mix, and it’s a solid little reef break.

The spot is Quimixto. It’s a consistent reef, great for beginners, and the water temp is about normal for this time of year.

The action starts on Tuesday morning, August 18. We’ve got a clean, glassy 4ft SSW swell with a long 14-second period. The wind is dead calm, so it’s going to be smooth as glass. The combined energy is 574 (moderate). The morning is the pick, but the afternoon holds up with a light cross-off breeze.

Wednesday, August 19 is another good one. The morning is glassy with a 3ft SSW swell and a really long 15-second period – that’s groundswell energy. The energy is still solid at 481 (moderate). Afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-on wind, so stick to the early session.

Thursday, August 20 through Saturday, August 22 sees the swell drop a little, but the mornings are still glassy and clean. The swell drops to around 2ft to 3ft, but with that long period, it’ll still wrap in nicely. The afternoons get a little crossed up, but the mornings are worth it.

Sunday, August 23 – now we’re talking. The morning is flat calm, glassy, and the swell bumps back up to 3ft with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to 657 (moderate). Monday and Tuesday of the following week are a bit mixed – some good glassy mornings, but the afternoons get messy.

The real standout is shaping up for Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30. Friday morning sees a 3ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and the combined energy is 931 (strong). It’s glassy, clean, and the waves are going to have some real push. The swell builds to 5ft by Saturday morning, August 29, with energy reading 1377 (very strong). That’s a solid 16-second groundswell, and with glassy conditions, it’s going to be a treat for anyone who’s comfortable on a reef. Saturday afternoon gets a little bigger – 6ft – but the wind turns cross-on, so it’s not as clean.

Sunday, August 30 morning is still strong with a 5ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and energy at 1175 (strong). The wind is calm again, so the morning session is the winner. The wave size is over 5ft, so it’s a bit much for absolute beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s prime.

The last few days of the month and into September are a slow fade. The early mornings on Monday, August 31 and Tuesday, September 1 are still okay, but the energy drops and the wind gets a bit more onshore. By Wednesday, September 2, we’re looking at marginal conditions.

If you’re picking one time to go, it’s Saturday, August 29 morning. That’s the big one – 5ft, 16-second groundswell, glassy, and the reef is going to be working. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it won’t be a circus.

Stay safe out there, and remember – the early bird gets the clean waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
13
1
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14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
261
553
576
666
449
437
357
290
229
219
172
191
261
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384
325
282
327
Wind (km/h)
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5
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5
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5
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10
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cross-on
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High Tide
00:12AM0.97m
12:01PM1.28m
00:57AM0.82m
12:10PM1.22m
12:02PM1.16m
10:53AM1.11m
9:42AM1.10m
5:48PM1.14m
9:09AM1.12m
6:45PM1.23m
Low Tide
5:14AM0.68m
7:12PM0.63m
4:43AM0.75m
10:13PM0.66m
00:51AM0.55m
1:22AM0.43m
1:36PM1.01m
1:47AM0.33m
1:42PM0.93m
2:09AM0.24m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Quimixto Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Quimixto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Quimixto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Quimixto surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Quimixto) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Quimixto may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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