Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us here.

We’ve got a long stretch coming up, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are pretty ordinary, but there’s some real promise later on, especially if you’ve got some patience.

Overall Pattern

Starting off, we’re looking at some small, weak swells with light cross-onshore breezes. Not exactly what you’d paddle out for. But hang in there, because the energy starts to build around the middle of next week, and by the time we hit the weekend after that, things could get really good. The water is sitting at a warm 88°°F, which is noticeably warmer than usual for this time of year—about 4°°F above average, so maybe leave the wetsuit at home.

Day-by-Day Breakdown

Wednesday, July 15th: A small, long-period groundswell rolls in from the SW at 2 ft to 3 ft, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long wait between sets, and the light cross-onshore wind isn’t helping. Combined wave energy is weak (279 to 485). It’s a marginal day, and honestly, I wouldn't bother. The tide might be messing with it, too.

Thursday, July 16th: Similar story, a bit smaller, with some clouds and a bit of cross-onshore wind. Swell drops to 2 ft from the SSW with a shorter 12-second period. Energy is low (246 to 235). This is a poor surf day, no two ways about it.

Friday, July 17th: A slight uptick. Morning looks glassy with a 3 ft SSW swell (10-second period). Energy is still pretty weak (263 to 307). The afternoon brings a chance of thunderstorms and some cross-shore wind. Surfable, but very ordinary. I’d leave the board at home.

Saturday, July 18th: The swell picks up a bit. Morning has 3 ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period, and the energy is starting to climb (612). Still, the wind is light and cross-onshore, so the surface won't be great. Afternoon drops off again with a 19-second period swell at 2 ft. Still marginal.

Sunday, July 19th: Now we’re talking. The morning is glassy, with a 3 ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1078, which is a moderate wave energy. Conditions are looking very good. The afternoon sees the swell bump up to 4 ft from the WSW (12-second period), but the wind turns light cross-onshore, dirtied it up a little. Morning is the go.

Monday, July 20th: Another great morning. Glassy conditions, a solid 4 ft SW swell with a 16-second period. Energy stays strong at 961. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-onshore breeze, but the morning session looks like a winner.

Tuesday, July 21st: The swell builds further. Morning has 5 ft from the SW (12-second period) and energy is over 1200. But it’s cross-onshore, so the surface won’t be perfect. The afternoon jumps to 6 ft with a shorter 11-second period, and the wind goes onshore. That size is getting big for beginners. A surfer with some experience might find something, but the wind is a problem.

Wednesday, July 22nd: A standout morning. Glassy, calm conditions with a clean 5 ft SW swell (12-second period) and energy at 881. The afternoon also goes glassy with a bit of a breeze, but just as good. This is a day to book off work.

Thursday, July 23rd: The swell holds at 5 ft from the WSW (13-second period), but the wind stays cross-onshore all day. Energy is decent (around 890), but the wind is making it a bumpy ride.

Friday, July 24th: A weird one. The morning has a tiny 3 ft swell from the SSW, but with a massive 24-second period. The energy is high (1364) because of that long period, but the swell height is small. Light cross-onshore wind. Afternoon sees the swell rise to 4 ft from the WSW (13-second period), but the breeze picks up to a gentle cross-onshore, making it choppy.

Saturday, July 25th: Morning looks glassy with a 3 ft SSW swell (21-second period) and a very high energy reading of 1295. That’s a long-period groundswell. It might be a bit too straight for the beach breaks, but for a reef setup like Quimixto, it could be excellent. Afternoon gets tricky with a 5 ft SW swell (20-second period) and a cross-shore breeze.

Sunday, July 26th: This is the standout of the whole run. The morning is glassy, with a clean 5 ft SW swell (18-second period) and a massive combined energy of 1817. That’s strong wave energy. Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon has a similar swell but with a light cross-shore breeze. The morning is a must-surf.

Monday, July 27th: Another excellent day for experienced surfers. Morning has offshore winds (SSW direction) and a 5 ft SSW swell at a 17-second period. Energy is strong at 1553. Afternoon sees a cross-offshore wind, keeping it clean. This is a big, powerful swell.

Tuesday, July 28th: Glassy again in the morning, with a 5 ft SSW swell (17-second period). Energy is at 1518. Excellent conditions for those who know what they’re doing. Afternoon goes cross-shore.

Wednesday, July 29th: A glassy morning with a 5 ft SSW swell (16-second period). Energy is still solid at 1069. Expect very good surf. Afternoon is a bit onshore.

Thursday, July 30th: The last day of the forecast. Morning is glassy with a 4 ft SSW swell (15-second period). Energy is moderate at 709. Still a very good morning session to cap it all off.

The Highlight

If you can only pick one day, it’s Sunday, July 26th in the morning. Quimixto is a reef break that’s consistent and relatively exposed to the SW. That morning is glassy, the swell is a clean 5 ft from the SSW, and the energy is pumping at 1817. It’s not for beginners, but for anyone with some experience, this is the call. Crowds are possible, but on a glassy day like that with a solid groundswell from the right direction, it’ll be worth the company.

Rusty.

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