Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next stretch at Quimixto. The water's running warm, about 89°, which is over two degrees above normal for this time of year – you're gonna feel that, it's a real bath.

We've got a bit of a quiet spell to start. The first few days, through the 17th, are pretty weak. This Saturday morning the 15th you'll find clean waves around 5 feet from the southwest with a 16-second period, and it's glass. There's solid energy behind it, about 1145, so it's got some push. It's a decent reef break for a beginner, so that's fine, but there isn't a lot of size.

The weekend and into next week sees things drop off further. Swell dips to around 4 feet and the energy weakens significantly, numbers like 640 and 566. Mornings are glassy, which is the only saving grace. The winds are light or calm, but the surf is just ordinary. The 18th and 19th are pretty lackluster, and the swell keeps fading. By the 20th we're down to around 3 feet, and the energy is weak, under 400.

Now, after this dry spell, things start to get interesting. The morning of the 22nd, there's a hint of a new southwest groundswell, but it's small, maybe 2 feet with a 17-second period. But the real story is that afternoon. The swell jumps to a solid 8 feet but from the SSE with a 16-second period. The energy jumps to 3252, which is a massive spike of energy out of nowhere. The winds are light, cross-shore, so it's not perfect. This is the first real pulse of the run.

But the standout morning is the 23rd. This is the one. We're looking at a 15-foot south swell with a 14-second period, and the energy is pumping at 7468. Offshore winds are light and the surf is clean. This is a big, powerful, expert-only day. The water's going to be churning, and that's not for the faint of heart. Sunday afternoon drops slightly to 13 feet but it's still excellent for those who know what they're doing.

Monday the 24th still has a lot of juice: 8 feet in the morning, glassy conditions, but we're looking at a period of 12 seconds. It's still a powerful, chunky swell, good for experienced surfers. The energy is still strong at 2402.

After that, the swell backs off a bit. The 25th and 26th are in the 4 to 5 foot range with 11-12 second periods, and the mornings are glassy. It's much more manageable, clean surf, but a definite step down from the weekend's monster. Energy drops to around 900-950.

The 27th is still fun, with around 4 feet of clean waves and light offshore winds. Then we look ahead to the 28th. That afternoon, the forecast is for a huge 16-foot southwest swell with a 12-second period, driving an insane 14788 in energy. But the winds are 15 km/h and cross-shore, making it messy. This is a massive, raw power day, but only for the most experienced locals who know how to handle a beast. It's not going to be clean, but there will be plenty of size.

After that, the swell settles back down. The 29th and 30th are back in the 4 to 5 foot range, with long 16-17 second periods, and light winds offering clean conditions. It's a nice way to end the window after that big pulse.

So, to sum it up: this week is small and quiet, but hang tight. The standout is the morning of the 23rd – that’s the big, clean, powerful day for experts. The 28th afternoon is just raw, oversized power but it's onshore and messy. It promises a ton of energy but it'll be a battle.

Rusty out.

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