Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a period that starts off pretty small and ordinary, but there’s a definite pulse of better energy building for the second week. The early days are all about small, clean windows if you’re desperate for a slide, but the real standout is shaping up to be far more exciting.

Right now, Quimixto (Mexico) is the only game in town. It’s a consistent reef break that’s beginner-friendly, so it’s a forgiving wave. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 88°, which is a nice bonus.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd have tiny 2ft to 2ft SW swell with messy winds. The energy is weak, registering only around 154 to 287 (combined energy). There’s a glimmer on Monday morning with glassy conditions, but the waves are just ordinary. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings also offer that glassy window, but the swell is still only 2ft to 2ft with moderate energy around 144 to 210. It’s a knee-high dribble, but at least it’s clean.

Then things start to get interesting. Thursday the 6th morning is when we see a real green light. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SW, the wind is glassy, and the energy climbs to 346. It’s surfable and clean. Friday the 7th is a step up with 3ft to 3ft SSW groundswell, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s marginal. The energy is building though, hitting 695 to 764.

The pick of the first week is Saturday the 8th morning. We’ve got 4ft of SSW groundswell with a period of 16 seconds, and the wind is absolutely glassy. The energy is cranking at 880. This is your session. It’s a proper long-period groundswell for a reef, so expect clean, lined-up sets. It’s still a beginner-friendly size under 5ft, so it’s fun for everyone. Just be aware it’s a spot that can get crowded sometimes.

The rest of the first week and into the second stays in the 3ft to 4ft range, with good glassy mornings on Sunday the 9th, Monday the 10th, and Wednesday the 12th, but the consistency is a bit up and down.

Now, for the real standout. Mark your calendar for Friday the 14th of August. The morning session is looking like the best on offer. We’re seeing 4ft of SW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds, producing a strong 1064 (combined energy). The wind is glassy, and the forecast expects very good surf conditions. This is a proper pulse. The size is still under 8ft, so it’s doable for strong beginners, but the longer period means the sets will have punch and the lulls will be wider. It’s a reef, so it should handle that energy beautifully.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th still have solid 4ft to 4ft SW swell, but the winds turn a bit more cross-onshore, and the energy drops back to the 600s and 800s. The Monday the 17th morning is another clean, glassy option at 3ft.

So, bottom line: don’t stress about the first few days. Get out for a glassy session Thursday the 6th if you’re keen, but the real target is Saturday the 8th morning, and the absolute standout to look forward to is Friday the 14th of August. That’s the one with the energy and the glass.

Stay stoked, catch you in the water.

Rusty.

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