Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow cooker, building into some serious swell later on, so patience will pay off.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a whimper, with the early days—Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th—offering mostly small, weak surf. Thursday morning has a little 2ft SSW swell with a decent 12-second period, but that cross-on wind from the NE has it looking a bit bumpy. The afternoon turns glassy, but it’s still just ankle-to-knee high at best. Friday is very similar, though by Friday afternoon the wind goes glassy again from the WNW and the swell bumps up to 2ft—you might get a few fun ones if you’re really keen, but it’s nothing to write home about.

Then the switch flips. The weekend is where we start seeing some real promise. Saturday the 18th is a standout morning at Quimixto. It’s dead calm, absolutely glassy, with a clean 3ft SW groundswell rolling in at a very juicy 17 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (818), but that period is giving the waves some real shape and punch for its size. If you’re a beginner, this is your window—clean, manageable, and not too crowded typically, though you might see a few others with the same idea.

Sunday the 19th keeps that energy climbing. The morning is glassy again, with the swell up to 3ft from the SW and that long 17-second period. Combined energy jumps to a solid moderate-to-strong 1178. The waves will be cleaner and offering better lines. The afternoon sees a slight shift to a shorter 10-second period from the WSW, but still glassy winds, making it a very good session all day.

Monday the 20th brings some size up to 4ft, but the wind goes a bit cross-shore, and the conditions get a little lumpy. Still, the swell period remains long at 16 seconds, so there’s plenty of energy (1178). Tuesday the 21st is similar—cross-onshore winds messing with what could otherwise be good 4ft to 5ft SW swell.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are windows of opportunity. Wednesday morning turns glassy again—dead calm—with a solid 6ft SSW swell and a period of 12 seconds. The energy is strong at 1114. This is a bit punchier; beginners might find it a handful, but for those with a bit of experience, the clean conditions and building swell will offer some really fun, rippable walls. Thursday morning follows with another glassy start, this time 5ft from the WSW at 13 seconds.

We’ve got a longer gap here with nothing recommended for a couple of days, but then the second week gets interesting. Friday the 24th is a bit of a letdown with messy winds and small surf, but hold onto your board for Saturday the 25th. The morning is absolutely glassy, with a 4ft SW swell sporting a very long, powerful 21-second period. Combined energy is a strong 1446. This is groundswell gold—long lines, plenty of push, and clean faces. The wave quality is rated excellent for experienced surfers, so if you’ve got the skills, this is likely the best morning of the whole outlook. Those long-period swells can go a bit straight at beach breaks, but at a reef setup like Quimixto, they’ll peel beautifully.

Sunday the 26th keeps the fire burning. Glassy morning again, with 5ft SW swell at 18 seconds. Energy is up at 1572. The afternoon goes clean with a light offshore wind from the WSW, making for a stellar day. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th both serve up 6ft SSW swell, glassy mornings, and massive energy readings (1753 and 1910). This is big, powerful surf—expert territory for sure, but absolutely pumping.

The tail end of the outlook, from Wednesday the 29th through Friday the 31st, sees the swell slowly backing off from 5ft down to 4ft, but the winds stay favorable—glassy mornings or clean conditions. It’s a solid finish to a forecast that builds from nothing into a real classic.

The standouts: For my money, you don’t want to miss the glassy morning of Saturday the 25th of July—that 4ft SW swell with a 21-second period and dead calm winds is going to be a dream. If you’re after more size and power, Tuesday the 28th with that 6ft SSW swell and glassy morning is going to be a heavy, world-class session for the crew that can handle it.

Rusty.

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