Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We've got one spot that's got our full attention, and it's shaping up to be a ripper.

We're looking at a solid run of surf coming in. The first good waves of the outlook kick off Sunday, September 6th, and there's plenty to keep us busy.

The Standout

Right out of the gate, Quimixto (reef) is the main event. This spot is a proper beginner-friendly reef break, and it's consistent. Sunday morning, the 6th, is looking like the pick of the first week. The water is sitting at a very warm 88°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – you won't need a wetsuit, that's for sure. We’ve got a clean 5ft SSW groundswell, with a long period of 15 seconds. That's a proper long-period swell, which is great for a reef setup like this – it’ll wrap in and offer up some real shape. The combined energy is strong (1119), so there’s plenty of punch. The wind is glassy out of the ENE at only 3 mph. It doesn't get much better than that – clean, smooth, and lined up. The afternoon looks good too, but a risk of thunderstorms could pop up, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW at 6 mph.

Looking Ahead

Monday the 7th starts with a bit of a cross-on breeze, but the swell is still there, dropping a touch to 4ft. The afternoons are where it's at for the next few days, with that cross-offshore wind cleaning things up. The swell slowly eases through Tuesday and into Wednesday, but the energy is still moderate.

A real highlight pops up on Thursday morning, September 10th. The wind is dead calm, glassy as can be, with a 4ft SW groundswell (period 16 seconds) and combined energy of 943. That's a serious session to mark on the calendar. The mornings are the key for this whole stretch – the winds are light and often glassy, while the afternoons can get a bit of a cross-shore bump.

The second week is a bit more of a mixed bag, but there are still fun waves. The swell drops off a bit but doesn't disappear. Sunday morning, September 13th, is worth a look with 3ft of SW swell and glassy conditions. Then, the pay-off might be on Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th. Tuesday morning, the 15th, is dead calm and glassy, with a 3ft SSW groundswell and a long 17-second period. That’s a promising long-range call. Wednesday the 16th is similar, with 4ft of SSW swell and glassy winds in the morning.

The long period swells we’re seeing (15-19 seconds) are a real treat for a reef break like Quimixto. They’ll bring a lot of energy and shape, but you’ll want to be patient for the sets to roll through.

The Verdict

Don't overthink this one. The first week has the best combo of swell and wind. Sunday the 6th, Thursday the 10th, and into the second week, Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th mornings are the real standouts. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so don't expect to have it totally empty, but it's not a zoo. Get out there and enjoy it.

Rusty.

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