Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a really solid run of surf coming up at Quimixto, a consistent reef break that’s usually a safe bet for beginners when the swell is manageable. The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in for a warm session.

The week kicks off with some serious energy. Monday morning, July 27th, is the standout. We’re looking at a 7ft SSW groundswell, with a long, juicy 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell, folks. The combined energy is pumping at a very strong (2583), and with a glassy 3 mph breeze from the NNE, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. The only catch is this swell is a touch big for beginners at 7ft, and it’s a long-period groundswell, which can sometimes make a reef break a bit more challenging. This is a morning for experienced surfers. The afternoon sees the swell push up to 8ft, but the wind swings cross-on, making it less appealing.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, the swell eases slightly to 6ft from the SSW, still with that 17-second period, but the wind is onshore, so the quality drops right off. The rest of the week stays punchy with good energy – Wednesday is a bit messy, but Thursday morning, July 30th, offers a nice window with a 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is still solid (1090). It’s a far better option for the less experienced as the size drops.

Friday, July 31st, the swell drops to 4ft, and the energy is fading (642). Saturday runs into small, weak surf. By Sunday, August 2nd, we’re down to 2ft, and it’s just not worth it. There’s a long gap of flat, poor surf from Monday, August 3rd, all the way through Wednesday, August 6th. A real lull.

Things start to look interesting again on Thursday, August 6th. A very long-period 20-second swell from the SSW pushes in, but it’s only 1ft. The energy is weak (295), so it’s more of a hint of what’s to come. Then Friday, August 7th, is the next real standout. The swell jumps to 3ft from the SSW, with an 18-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (795). The morning is glassy with clear skies. This is a proper, clean, long-period groundswell. It’s a great option for anyone who can handle a reef break.

Saturday, August 8th, holds similar promise with a 4ft SSW swell and a 16-second period, again glassy in the morning. The energy is moderate (814). After that, the surf slowly fades out through the second week, with small, marginal waves until the end of the forecast. The standout for the whole run is clearly Monday morning, July 27th, for the power and size, and Friday, August 7th, for the clean, long-period groundswell. Get on it.

Rusty.

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