Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Ixtapa, MX · Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo, Mexico · 17.678, -101.642
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade B+, sea 86°F.
Also listed as Azul Ixtapa Grand All Inclusive Suites - Spa & Convention Center.
Veabird's call
Wait for Tuesday for grade A-, very low seaweed and 86°F water.
Plan a snorkel day at Isla Ixtapa when Saturday brings a 75% chance of rain.
Grades from Veabird's beach forecast; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 13, 01:00 UTC.
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Questions about Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center
Does Ixtapa get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center?
About 86°F in November. The sea is warmest in July, August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in April (about 81°F).
When is the best time to visit Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for December through April. April is usually the quietest of those, with almost no rainy days and a sea near 81°F.
When is hurricane season at Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center, and how often do storms hit?
The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from mid-May through November and peaks from August to October. A tropical storm passed within 86 miles of Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center in 27 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 7. The riskiest stretch is around September 10, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 4%; across all of September it is about 14%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
What guests say about Azul Ixtapa Grand All Inclusive Suites - Spa & Convention Center
Guests like Limpiezas impecables · Atención del personal
Watch for Olor a humedad · Falta de variedad en alimentos
- Cleanliness
9.0 - Service
9.5 - Location
9.6 - Room Quality
8.5 - Amenities
9.0 - Value for Money
8.5 - Food and Beverage
8.0 - Overall Experience
9.0
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Sargassum season at Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center
Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo.
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in January
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in February
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in March
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in April
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in May
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in June
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in July
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in August
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in September
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in October
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in November
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo in December
Weather & water by month at Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort & Convention Center
Average highs run from about 85°F in January, February and October to 89°F in May, July and August. The sea is warmest in July, August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in April (about 81°F). March and April are usually the driest, with almost no rainy days; September is the wettest, with about 20 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°F | 83°F | 2 |
| Feb | 85°F | 83°F | 1 |
| Mar | 86°F | 82°F | 0 |
| Apr | 87°F | 81°F | 0 |
| May | 89°F | 84°F | 3 |
| Jun | 88°F | 86°F | 17 |
| Jul | 89°F | 88°F | 15 |
| Aug | 89°F | 88°F | 18 |
| Sep | 87°F | 88°F | 20 |
| Oct | 85°F | 86°F | 16 |
| Nov | 87°F | 86°F | 3 |
| Dec | 86°F | 85°F | 1 |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- Not needed: Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
- Public cleanup
- Municipal beach crews handle driftwood, litter and storm debris.
- Resort crews
- Resort crews groom beaches daily.
- Typical clearing time
- n/a
Safety notes
US State Dept: Guerrero, Level 4 (Do Not Travel; verify)
- Pacific surf is stronger than the Caribbean: watch the beach flags and rip currents.
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.
- Fly into ZIH and stay within Ixtapa–Zihuatanejo; avoid road travel.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Ixtapa, MX
- Isla Ixtapa snorkel
- Playa La Ropa
- Troncones surf
- Zihuatanejo fishing pier
Fly in for the best beach days
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Nearest airports
- Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), ~21 km
Nearby resorts
- Qualton Club Ixtapa Ixtapa, MX · 0 km
- Hotel Azul Ixtapa Grand Resort Spa & Convention Center Ixtapa, MX · 0 km
- Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico Ixtapa, MX · 1 km
- Posada Real Ixtapa Ixtapa, MX · 4 km
- Hotel Park Royal Ixtapa Ixtapa, MX · 4 km
- Krystal Ixtapa Ixtapa, MX · 4 km
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