Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,224 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here again, giving you the lowdown for our spot. We've got a slow start, but the second week holds a proper swell.
It's a quiet beginning. The main event is Saturday morning, August 15th. Water temp feels just about average for this time of year. We've got a 5ft SW groundswell with a long 16-second period. That's a heap of energy, showing a combined reading of 1145. It's glassy, flat calm, and it's gonna be smooth. This is a beginner-friendly reef, but with that long period, expect the waves to be a bit more walled. This is your best bet for the first week.
The rest of that week, from Sunday the 16th to Friday the 21st, the swell drops from 4ft down to 2ft, but the mornings stay glassy or with very light wind. It won't be big, but for a log or a funboard, those dawn sessions will be clean and uncrowded. Energy drops way down, so don't expect much push.
Now, the big news. Sunday, August 23rd is the one to get excited about. We're looking at 8ft to 10ft SSW swell with a 13-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2633 – that's a lot of power. The wind goes from glassy in the morning to a light offshore in the afternoon. This is for experts only. If you're skilled at Quimixto, it'll be phenomenal. Just know that the crowds might show up for this one.
The energy stays heavy on Monday the 24th, with another 8ft SW swell, before fading out. The following Saturday, August 29th, has another nice 4ft to 5ft pulse of long-period SSW swell that's looking clean. It's a good backup, but the 23rd is the real standout.
Stay stoked,
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
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1115 | 1101 | 805 | 614 | 614 | 606 | 545 | 632 | 261 | 553 | 576 | 666 | 449 | 431 | 419 | 290 | 225 | 219 | 172 | 197 | 261 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 11:11AM1.36m | 11:04PM1.28m | 11:30AM1.35m | 11:37PM1.13m | 11:47AM1.32m | 00:12AM0.97m | 12:01PM1.28m | 00:57AM0.82m | 12:10PM1.22m | 12:02PM1.16m | 10:53AM1.11m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.52m | 5:07AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.53m | 5:16AM0.58m | 6:22PM0.57m | 5:14AM0.68m | 7:12PM0.63m | 4:43AM0.75m | 10:13PM0.66m | 00:51AM0.55m | 1:22AM0.43m | ||||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 11 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
1115 | 1101 | 805 | 614 | 614 | 606 | 545 | 632 | 261 | 553 | 576 | 666 | 449 | 431 | 419 | 290 | 225 | 219 | 172 | 197 | 261 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | SSW 17 | S 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 18 |
30 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 255 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 152 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | S 9 | S 9 | NW 7 | S 7 | NW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 4 | WNW 13 |
— | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 21 | 105 | 4 | 70 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 3 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 3 | — | S 3 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 3 | — | 3 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 0 | 28 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
Quimixto is 21 km (13 miles) from Puerto Vallarta. If you plan a holiday in Jalisco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Vallarta. Puerto Vallarta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











