
Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,292 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quimixto in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for our little corner of the coast.
First up, Quimixto. We've got a solid run of surf kicking off right from Wednesday morning the 8th of July. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, nothing wild. That initial pulse of swell is a beaut – 5ft of clean SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, and the wave energy is strong at 1312. That's proper juice. The wind is a dream, light cross-off in the morning turning to dead glass in the afternoon. For a beginner-friendly reef break, this is about as perfect as it gets. The waves will have some push, but at 5ft it's still very manageable for those learning. Just be aware, the crowds come here sometimes.
The quality holds into Thursday the 9th. Still glassy conditions with some clouds, and the swell eases slightly to 5ft, but that long period keeps the shape nice and the energy strong at 1010. Another top day.
Friday the 10th through Sunday the 12th, we see the quality drop a notch. The swell holds around 4 to 4ft, but the wind turns cross-on, messing with the surface texture. The energy is still moderate, but it won’t be the clean, groomed stuff we saw earlier. The 14-second period is still there, but the surface chop will put off anyone fussy. Saturday afternoon gets a score of just 1, so it’s looking rough.
Then we hit a bit of a lull. Monday the 13th morning turns glassy again with 3ft swell, and it cleans up, but the energy drops to 492. Tuesday the 14th has a tiny 2ft swell with a very long 18-second period – that’s a long wait for small waves. That 18-second period at a reef is fine, but the size is lacking. Wednesday the 15th is similar, with 2ft swell. The rest of that week into the weekend is mostly marginal with onshore winds creeping in.
But hold on. The real standout is back on Monday the 20th of July and Tuesday the 21st. We get that SSW swell back, running 4ft to 5ft with a solid 15 to 16-second period. The energy jumps back up to 883 and 958 – strong and meaty. And the wind? Glassy in the mornings and a light cross-off in the afternoons. That’s the kind of forecast that makes you set an alarm. The swell direction (SSW) matches the optimum for this break, and the quality scores reflect it. The Monday morning tide and conditions look pure glass. Tuesday morning is the same story. If you can only surf one day in this whole outlook, make it Monday the 20th of July at Quimixto. It’s the true standout.
A quick heads up: while the long period swell (15-16 seconds) gives amazing shape and power at this reef, it can make the surf seem a bit inconsistent between sets. Be patient, it’s worth the wait.
So there you have it. A killer start, a few so-so days, and a golden window after the 20th. Keep your eyes on that week starting the 20th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1421 | 1292 | 1245 | 1150 | 991 | 805 | 763 | 752 | 665 | 766 | 602 | 706 | 806 | 519 | 557 | 330 | 347 | 336 | 273 | 255 | 375 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 4:17AM0.89m | 3:44PM1.28m | 6:44AM0.96m | 4:50PM1.34m | 7:55AM1.06m | 5:52PM1.43m | 8:41AM1.15m | 6:48PM1.51m | 9:20AM1.20m | 7:39PM1.58m | 9:57AM1.24m | 8:27PM1.62m | 10:32AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.64m | 8:20AM0.80m | 11:42PM0.47m | 10:09AM0.90m | 00:44AM0.28m | 11:53AM0.93m | 1:34AM0.11m | 1:01PM0.91m | 2:20AM-0.02m | 1:53PM0.87m | 3:03AM-0.09m | 2:38PM0.82m | 3:44AM-0.09m | 3:21PM0.77m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
— | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 30 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 36 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
1421 | 1292 | 1245 | 1150 | 991 | 805 | 763 | 752 | 665 | 766 | 602 | 706 | 806 | 519 | 557 | 330 | 347 | 336 | 273 | 246 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SSE 11 | S 18 | SSE 11 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | NW 4 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 75 | 22 | 160 | 22 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 125 | 95 | 303 | 184 | 255 | 375 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 13 | WNW 11 | SSE 12 | NW 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 10 | SSE 10 | SW 20 | S 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | S 7 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 8 |
18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 13 | 10 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | WSW 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 6 | 5 | 11 | — | — | 41 | — | — | — | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 530 |
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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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