
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 21s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 21s period, SSW swell with 2,092 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.
We've got a long run of surf ahead here at Quimixto, but it's not all made equal. The first week is a bit of a mixed bag, with some real nice early morning windows getting ruined by the onshore winds in the afternoons. The real standout is going to be the last few days of July and into the very start of the first week of August, where the ocean really turns on for us.
The water temp is humming along about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.
Sunday the 19th starts off alright. A clean 4ft SW groundswell (17-second period) with glassy conditions in the morning, and the combined energy is a solid moderate (933). The morning is the window, but the afternoon kicks up a cross-on breeze and the swell drops off. Then Monday the 20th through Wednesday the 23rd sees a steady but slightly smaller SW swell, mostly in the 3ft to 4ft range, but the wind is pretty much always cross-on or onshore, so the quality is going to be poor. The morning window on Thursday the 23rd is glassy again with a 2ft SW swell, but it's small.
Things start to look up on Saturday the 25th. The morning is glassy with a 4ft SW swell (21-second period) and the energy is strong (1157). The afternoon gets a bit lumpy, but the Sunday morning of the 26th is the real deal. It's a clean 5ft SSW groundswell with calm winds and glassy conditions. The energy is very strong (1602). This is the first standout. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze, so it's a full day of fun waves for those who can handle.
Now, Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th is the true peak. The swell jumps up to 5ft to 7ft, mostly from the SSW. The morning of the 28th is glassy with a 6ft SSW swell, but the afternoon of the 28th is the bomb: a 7ft SSW swell with a clean offshore wind. This is expert territory, but the power is incredible (2692). The energy levels are through the roof, hitting 3108 on the 28th morning. The 29th keeps it going with a 7ft SW swell and clean conditions. This is the best run of the whole forecast.
Into the final days, Thursday the 30th still has a big 7ft WSW swell but the wind is cross-on in the afternoon, killing the quality. The run of excellent surf fades by Friday the 31st as the swell drops and the wind is onshore. The first weekend of August sees a drop in size and energy, with small, weak swells around 2ft to 3ft. The morning of Sunday the 2nd is glassy on a 2ft SSW swell, and Monday the 3rd has a glassy start with a 4ft SSW swell, so it's not completely flat, but it's a far cry from what we had.
Bottom line: Mark your calendar for the 26th through the 29th. That's the gold. The 28th and 29th are the absolute standouts for experienced surfers on the bigger, cleaner SSW groundswell. The morning of the 26th is the best pick for the intermediate crowd.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 21 |
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390 | 671 | 312 | 755 | 823 | 813 | 693 | 649 | 469 | 431 | 272 | 284 | 203 | 175 | 329 | 275 | 704 | 425 | 2092 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 00:02AM1.13m | 1:11PM1.22m | 00:54AM0.97m | 1:44PM1.20m | 2:41AM0.83m | 2:27PM1.18m | 3:33PM1.17m | 4:53PM1.18m | 9:23AM1.05m | 5:58PM1.23m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:18AM0.53m | 7:29PM0.74m | 6:27AM0.68m | 9:22PM0.72m | 6:05AM0.78m | 11:45PM0.63m | 00:46AM0.51m | 1:23AM0.40m | 12:45PM1.00m | 1:54AM0.30m | |||||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 35 | 34 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | SSW 24 | WSW 9 | SSW 21 |
390 | 671 | 173 | 755 | 823 | 813 | 693 | 649 | 469 | 431 | 272 | 284 | 203 | 95 | 119 | 108 | 704 | 75 | 2092 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 10 | SW 15 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | S 8 | W 8 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 23 | WSW 10 |
119 | 192 | 262 | 103 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 82 | 58 | 37 | 59 | 49 | 62 | 175 | 138 | 136 | 83 | 425 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 9 | WSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSE 13 | NW 15 | S 13 | SSE 13 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
136 | 70 | 312 | 71 | 53 | 57 | 46 | 17 | 60 | 56 | 83 | 55 | 7 | 9 | 329 | 275 | 109 | 101 | 98 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 19 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 18 | 27 | 32 | 18 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 18 | 524 | 18 |
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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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