Gecko Rock Resort beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Puerto Escondido, MX · Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast, Mexico · 15.736, -96.826
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade C+, sea 87°F.
Veabird's call
Monday is the window: grade A- and mostly dry with 87°F water and little seaweed.
Try Puerto Escondido surf and bioluminescence at Manialtepec, December grades A.
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 Gecko Rock Resort
Does Gecko Rock Resort get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Gecko Rock Resort?
About 85°F in November. The sea is warmest in August (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 81°F).
When is the best time to visit Gecko Rock Resort?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for December through April. February is usually the quietest of those, with about 2 rainy days and a sea near 83°F.
When is hurricane season at Gecko Rock Resort, 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 Gecko Rock Resort in 15 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 5. The riskiest stretch is around June 18, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 2%; across all of June it is about 9%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
Sargassum season at Gecko Rock Resort
Gecko Rock Resort sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Huatulco month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Huatulco.
Weather & water by month at Gecko Rock Resort
Average highs run from about 85°F in January to 90°F in May. The sea is warmest in August (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 81°F). March is usually the driest, with about 1 rainy day; June and September are the wettest, with about 20 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°F | 83°F | 2 |
| Feb | 86°F | 83°F | 2 |
| Mar | 87°F | 81°F | 1 |
| Apr | 89°F | 84°F | 2 |
| May | 90°F | 85°F | 8 |
| Jun | 87°F | 87°F | 20 |
| Jul | 88°F | 87°F | 16 |
| Aug | 88°F | 88°F | 18 |
| Sep | 86°F | 87°F | 20 |
| Oct | 86°F | 86°F | 15 |
| Nov | 87°F | 85°F | 6 |
| Dec | 86°F | 84°F | 2 |
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: Oaxaca, Level 2 (verify)
- Pacific surf is stronger than the Caribbean: watch the beach flags and rip currents.
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.
- Zicatela (Puerto Escondido) is a big-wave surf beach; swim at Carrizalillo or Puerto Angelito instead.
- Huatulco's nine bays are sheltered and calm.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Puerto Escondido, MX
- Huatulco's nine bays by boat
- Puerto Escondido surf & bioluminescence (Manialtepec)
- Mazunte turtle center
- Zipolite & San Agustinillo
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Nearest airports
- Puerto Escondido Intl (PXM), ~32 km
- Bahías de Huatulco Intl (HUX), ~60 km
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- Hotel Punta Zicatela Puerto Escondido, MX · 26 km
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