Pacific Coast is a coastal area of Mexico on the Pacific Ocean, with 39 tracked beaches. The sea here ranges from about 25°C in the coolest month to 29°C at the summer peak, with roughly 12 months a year sitting above 20°C — the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit. Use the beach list below to check the current sea temperature at each spot before you head out.
Pacific Coast
39 tracked beaches in Pacific Coast, Mexico, with live Pacific Ocean temperatures.
Best time to swim in Pacific Coast
The sea in Pacific Coast peaks in July, when the water averages around 29°C.
The main swimming season runs from January – December, when surface temperatures stay comfortable for extended sessions.
On average, 12 months a year sit above 20°C — the threshold most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.
The coldest month is typically January at around 25°C, when cold-water swimmers dominate the coast.
Pacific Coast sea temperature history
Long-term climatology for Pacific Coast shows an annual mean sea temperature of 27°C, ranging from 25°C in winter to 29°C at the summer peak.
The seasonal swing is roughly 4°C between the coldest and warmest month — a useful yardstick when comparing years or checking whether the current sea is running above or below average.
Recent decades have trended slightly warmer at Pacific Coast, in line with regional sea-surface temperature records for the wider basin.
Monthly averages below are drawn from multi-decadal climatology and are updated as new observations arrive.
Values are area averages; individual beaches vary by exposure and depth.
Pacific Coast sea temperature: frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month to swim in Pacific Coast?
July is the warmest month in Pacific Coast, when the sea averages about 29°C. Late-season warmth often persists a few weeks after peak.
When is the sea coldest in Pacific Coast?
The coldest month in Pacific Coast is typically January, when the water averages around 25°C. Cold-water swimmers and surfers dominate this period.
When can you swim in Pacific Coast without a wetsuit?
The main swimming season in Pacific Coast runs from January – December — about 12 months a year when the sea sits above 20°C, the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.
Do I need a wetsuit in Pacific Coast?
Pacific Coast stays warm year-round, so most swimmers never need a wetsuit — a rash guard is usually enough for sun and wildlife protection.
What is the average sea temperature in Pacific Coast?
The long-term annual mean sea temperature in Pacific Coast is about 27°C, based on multi-decadal climatology of the surrounding waters.
How do I check the current sea temperature in Pacific Coast?
The live reading at the top of this page shows the current sea temperature in Pacific Coast, updated hourly from marine buoy and satellite data. The 7-day forecast covers water, air, waves, wind and UV for the week ahead.
Beaches in the Pacific Coast
Ranked by current live sea temperature.
- 1Playa Olas Altas PVPuerto Vallarta, Mexico—
- 2Playa Los MuertosPuerto Vallarta, Mexico—
- 3Playa Conchas ChinasPuerto Vallarta, Mexico—
- 4Playa Las GemelasPuerto Vallarta, Mexico—
- 5Playa Las AnimasPuerto Vallarta, Mexico—
- 6Playa MismaloyaPuerto Vallarta, Mexico—
- 7Yelapa BeachYelapa, Mexico—
- 8Playa CaballoSayulita, Mexico—
- 9Sayulita BeachSayulita, Mexico—
- 10San Pancho BeachSan Pancho, Mexico—
- 11Punta Mita BeachPunta Mita, Mexico—
- 12Manzanillo Las BrisasManzanillo, Mexico—
- 13Playa MiramarManzanillo, Mexico—
- 14La AudienciaManzanillo, Mexico—
- 15Playa La MaderaZihuatanejo, Mexico—
- 16Playa La RopaZihuatanejo, Mexico—
- 17Playa Las GatasZihuatanejo, Mexico—
- 18Playa El PalmarIxtapa, Mexico—
- 19Playa LindaIxtapa, Mexico—
- 20Playa QuietaIxtapa, Mexico—
- 21Acapulco DiamanteAcapulco, Mexico—
- 22Playa CondesaAcapulco, Mexico—
- 23Playa CaletaAcapulco, Mexico—
- 24Playa RevolcaderoAcapulco, Mexico—
- 25Playa Pie de la CuestaAcapulco, Mexico—
- 26Playa ZicatelaPuerto Escondido, Mexico—
- 27Playa CarrizalilloPuerto Escondido, Mexico—
- 28Playa BacochoPuerto Escondido, Mexico—
- 29Playa Manzanillo PEPuerto Escondido, Mexico—
- 30Playa MarineroPuerto Escondido, Mexico—
- 31Mazunte BeachMazunte, Mexico—
- 32Zipolite BeachZipolite, Mexico—
- 33San AgustinilloSan Agustinillo, Mexico—
- 34Huatulco Santa CruzHuatulco, Mexico—
- 35Playa La EntregaHuatulco, Mexico—
- 36Bahías de HuatulcoHuatulco, Mexico—
- 37Mazatlán Olas AltasMazatlán, Mexico—
- 38Mazatlán Zona DoradaMazatlán, Mexico—
- 39Playa Cerritos MazatlánMazatlán, Mexico—
