Quimixto Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.51° N 105.40° W

Quimixto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Quimixto sea temperature is
31.4°C
2.0° 

Quimixto surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Quimixto surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,383 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quimixto over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Quimixto.

Overall, it’s a bit of a slow starter with small glassy waves, then builds into a solid run of clean, punchy swell that will have you grinning. The water is sitting at a balmy 89°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you won’t need a wetsuit.

First up, Friday the 21st afternoon and into Saturday the 22nd morning, we’ve got tiny 2ft to 2ft waves from the SSW, but the real highlight is the wind. It’s glassy or light cross-off, making for clean conditions. The combined swell energy is moderate (289 to 430), so it’s weak and wobbly, but a fun longboard or soft-top session for beginners. Saturday afternoon stays glassy with a touch more energy.

Sunday the 23rd is where it starts to get interesting. Sunday morning is dead calm with 3ft SSW swell and moderate combined energy (619). The afternoon picks up to 3ft with a risk of thunderstorms, but cross-off wind keeps it clean. Good windows for a few waves.

Monday the 24th morning is glassy again with 2ft SSW groundswell (period 17 seconds, combined energy 615). That long period will wrap nicely into the reef at Quimixto, offering smooth, lined-up waves, but the sets will be spread out. Monday afternoon gets a bit cross-on and messy, so I’d skip that.

Tuesday the 25th through Thursday the 27th is a mixed bag. Mornings are glassy with 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, but afternoons get choppy with cross-onshore winds. A few rideable windows if you’re keen for dawn patrol.

The real standout starts Friday the 28th afternoon, but hold tight for the weekend. Friday afternoon pushes up to 5ft SSW with a long 17-second period, but the wind is cross-on and the combined energy is strong (1575). Not the cleanest, but there’s power in the water.

Saturday the 29th morning is the absolute pick of the first week. Glassy conditions, 5ft SSW groundswell, combined energy of 1422. That’s clean, meaty, and lined up perfectly for the reef. This is for experienced surfers – the size is over 5ft, so beginners should sit this one out. Saturday afternoon stays clean with cross-off wind, and Sunday the 30th keeps the good vibes going with glassy mornings and clean afternoons, 4ft to 5ft.

By the time we hit September, things get serious. On Monday the 1st of September morning, we get glassy 5ft SSW swell (combined energy 1098). Tuesday the 2nd and Wednesday the 3rd are the heavy hitters. Wednesday the 3rd morning jumps to 7ft SW with offshore wind – clean and powerful – combined energy is huge at 2552. Wednesday afternoon hits 8ft WSW with offshore wind and combined energy of 3591. That’s big, powerful, expert-only territory. Thursday the 4th stays clean and glassy with 8ft WSW, perfect for experienced surfers.

Even into Saturday the 5th, we get a drop back to 4ft but with a 16-second period and clean conditions – a beautiful finish to the run.

Bottom line: the late-August glassy mornings and the big September swell window are where it’s at. Crowds are possible at Quimixto, so get out early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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16
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Energy kJ
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255
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:42AM1.10m
5:48PM1.14m
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
Low Tide
1:22AM0.43m
1:36PM1.01m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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