Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,235 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board, let's see what's cookin' at Quimixto. This is a reef break that's consistent and beginner-friendly, and we've got a decent window of surf ahead. The water is sitting about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit needed, just your usual board shorts.
Things start off small but tidy on Sunday, August 23rd. We're looking at clean, 3 ft glassy waves from the SSW with a solid 14-second period. The energy is moderate (648), and it's a great morning for a longboard or a funboard. The wind is dead calm, and you'll find some company, but not a circus. Sunday afternoon gets a bit dicey with a cross wind and a risk of storms, so the morning is your move.
Monday and Tuesday through the 25th are a bit of a mixed bag. The swell drops a little, and the wind tends to be cross-onshore or light, but the mornings on Tuesday, 25th, go glassy again with 2 ft to 3 ft of that long-period groundswell. It's not powerful, but it's clean for a cruise.
Then we hit a bit of a lull in the middle of the week. The wind is a bit crossy, and the surf quality falls off. But hold on, because it starts to pick up again.
Friday, August 28th, is a real standout. The morning is pure glass with a 3 ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and the energy is getting strong (809). The forecast says "very good," and I'm feeling it. The wind is calm, and the reef will be reeling.
The weekend of the 30th is another beauty. Sunday morning, August 30th, is glassy, 4 ft, and that SSW groundswell has a nice 14-second period. The energy is high (815), and it's a good, clean wave. The afternoon is also clean with a cross-offshore wind. This is classic Quimixto.
The energy really builds as we head into the first week of September. Thursday, September 3rd, is the big one. The morning is glassy, 3 ft, but the period is a very long 19 seconds from the SW, and the energy is already strong (943). Then, Thursday afternoon, the wind goes offshore, the swell jumps to 5 ft, and the period is still a solid 18 seconds. The energy is massive (1517). This is for experienced surfers, but it's clean and powerful.
Friday, September 4th, and Saturday, September 5th, are also firing. Solid 5 ft to 6 ft of that SSW groundswell, glassy mornings, and very high energy (1971 to 1760). The mornings are where you'll find the best conditions before the afternoon storms kick in. The swell is over 5 ft, so it's a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it's a gem.
The run ends on Sunday, September 7th, with a nice, clean 3 ft morning from the SSW, period 14 seconds, and solid energy (1100). A good way to wrap things up.
The best on offer? No doubt: Thursday, September 3rd, through Saturday, September 5th. Get on it. The glassy mornings with that long-period groundswell and offshore winds are a true highlight. The crowds are a possibility, but with waves this good, you won't care.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
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356 | 297 | 257 | 331 | 305 | 395 | 410 | 211 | 306 | 367 | 295 | 176 | 171 | 255 | 276 | 211 | 559 | 1235 | 1070 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:09AM1.12m | 6:45PM1.23m | 9:04AM1.16m | 7:24PM1.34m | 9:10AM1.21m | 7:58PM1.42m | 9:22AM1.26m | 8:30PM1.48m | 9:37AM1.31m | 9:01PM1.50m | 9:53AM1.36m | 9:32PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:47AM0.33m | 1:42PM0.93m | 2:09AM0.24m | 1:57PM0.84m | 2:30AM0.18m | 2:16PM0.75m | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:39PM0.66m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.57m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.48m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | 6 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
356 | 297 | 257 | 331 | 224 | 135 | 410 | 211 | 173 | 367 | 295 | 176 | 171 | 255 | 251 | 181 | 559 | 1235 | 1070 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | WSW 10 | S 10 |
75 | 96 | 116 | 55 | 170 | 395 | 69 | 43 | 306 | 97 | 84 | 62 | 37 | 209 | 276 | 211 | 212 | 72 | 92 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | WSW 8 | W 7 | SW 19 | WSW 11 | S 12 | WSW 8 |
184 | 255 | 255 | 327 | 305 | 155 | 113 | 109 | 102 | 88 | 40 | 39 | 127 | 32 | 27 | 184 | 38 | 44 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 18 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 18 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 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.











