Surf Forecasts:
Quimixto surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with 2,246 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for our little corner of the coast.
We’ve got a solid stretch of surf ahead at Quimixto (reef). The water is sitting at 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that little extra warmth on your skin.
The action kicks off on Wednesday, 26 August. The morning is the real gem here: glassy conditions with a clean 3 ft SW swell, a long 16-second period, and moderate wave energy (386). It’s a proper groundswell, and that long period will make for some nicely shaped, lined-up waves. A beginner-friendly size, and with the wind dead calm, it’s going to be as clean as it gets. The afternoon turns a bit cross-on and drops off, so get your session in early.
Thursday, 27 August is a repeat of the morning magic – glassy again, 3 ft SW, 15-second period, and this time the energy is building (547). Another beautiful morning session.
Friday, 28 August morning is the first real standout. We’re looking at 3 ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, and the energy is jumping up to 753. Glassy wind, clean lines – this is going to be a fun one. The afternoon gets a bit messy with cross-shore wind and a risk of thunderstorms, so again, morning is the call.
Saturday, 29 August morning is the best of the whole run. Swell is up to 5 ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 1747. That’s moderate to strong energy, and with glassy conditions, this is excellent surf. It’s a bit too big for beginners, but for experienced surfers, this is the session to circle. The afternoon turns onshore, so don’t sleep in.
Sunday, 30 August morning still has plenty of grunt: 6 ft SSW, 14-second period, and 1278 energy. Glassy again. The waves will have a bit more push, but the shorter period might make them a little lumpier at the reef. Still a very good morning.
From Monday, 31 August through to Tuesday, 1 September, the swell drops back to 3 ft-3 ft and the winds are mostly cross-on, so it’s a bit of a lull. The energy falls into the 400-600 range. Mornings are still glassy or calm, but the waves are smaller and less consistent.
Wednesday, 2 September morning sees a nice uptick: 3 ft SW, 16-second period, and energy of 873. Calm wind, glassy surface. This is a sneaky good session.
Thursday, 3 September and Friday, 4 September see the swell building back up to 4 ft-5 ft, but the winds are mostly cross-on, so the quality is marginal. Energy is high (1183-1514), but the onshore breeze will put a bit of bump on the face.
Saturday, 5 September morning is a return to form: 5 ft SSW, 16-second period, and 1168 energy. Glassy and calm. This is a solid session for experienced surfers again. The afternoon even stays glassy with 5 ft and 935 energy.
Sunday, 6 September and Monday, 7 September mornings are both glassy or calm, with 4 ft-3 ft SSW swell and good energy (794-681). Clean, fun waves for all levels.
The week of 8-10 September keeps the momentum going. Wednesday, 10 September morning is a true highlight: 4 ft SW, 16-second period, and 1365 energy. Glassy, clean, and the wave comment says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. This is a standout session in the second week.
The reef at Quimixto can get crowded sometimes, but with this many mornings of glassy, clean conditions, you’ll want to be in the water early. The long-period swells are perfect for a reef setup like this – the waves will wrap in nicely and hold their shape.
If you’re a beginner, the mornings of Wednesday 26th through Friday 28th and the first week of September are your window. If you’re experienced, don’t miss Saturday 29th August or Wednesday 10th September.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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295 | 176 | 171 | 255 | 276 | 211 | 559 | 1235 | 2246 | 1273 | 909 | 807 | 1244 | 682 | 523 | 373 | 368 | 362 | 257 | 261 | 268 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:22AM1.26m | 8:30PM1.48m | 9:37AM1.31m | 9:01PM1.50m | 9:53AM1.36m | 9:32PM1.49m | 10:10AM1.40m | 10:04PM1.43m | 10:28AM1.43m | 10:38PM1.33m | 10:48AM1.45m | 11:15PM1.20m | 11:09AM1.44m | 11:58PM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:39PM0.66m | 3:13AM0.14m | 3:05PM0.57m | 3:34AM0.17m | 3:33PM0.48m | 3:55AM0.23m | 4:03PM0.42m | 4:15AM0.32m | 4:36PM0.38m | 4:35AM0.43m | 5:13PM0.37m | 4:52AM0.55m | 5:55PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
mm | — | 8 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 5 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 6 | 13 |
Temp °C | 31 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 36 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 11 |
295 | 176 | 171 | 255 | 251 | 181 | 559 | 1235 | 2246 | 1273 | 909 | 807 | 1244 | 682 | 270 | 373 | 368 | 362 | 257 | 261 | 268 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | WNW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 11 | SSW 13 |
51 | 37 | 27 | 83 | 276 | 211 | 173 | 16 | 14 | 460 | 235 | 261 | 13 | 255 | 523 | 159 | 141 | 91 | 55 | 156 | 265 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | S 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 18 | SW 17 |
40 | 39 | 127 | 209 | 62 | 37 | 21 | 29 | 17 | 14 | 111 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 11 | 58 | 26 | 61 | 74 | 207 | 243 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 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.











