Hotel Playa Zipolite beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Puerto Ángel, MX · Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast, Mexico · 15.664, -96.519
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade C+, sea 87°F.
Veabird's call
Hold out for Tuesday at A- with very low seaweed and 87°F water.
January and February grade A- here, a calmer window than this wet week.
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 Hotel Playa Zipolite
Does Hotel Playa Zipolite get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Hotel Playa Zipolite?
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 Hotel Playa Zipolite?
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 Hotel Playa Zipolite, 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 Hotel Playa Zipolite in 14 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 8%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
What guests say about Hotel Playa Zipolite
Guests like Great location · Friendly staff · Comfortable stay
Watch for Poor cleanliness · High price for value · Limited amenities
- Cleanliness
7.9 - Service
9.4 - Location
9.4 - Room Quality
8.4 - Amenities
7.9 - Value for Money
8.4 - Food and Beverage
8.9 - Overall Experience
8.9
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Sargassum season at Hotel Playa Zipolite
Hotel Playa Zipolite 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 Hotel Playa Zipolite
Average highs run from about 87°F in January and October to 92°F in May. The sea is warmest in August (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 81°F). January, February, March and December are usually the driest, with about 2 rainy days each; June is the wettest, with about 19 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°F | 83°F | 2 |
| Feb | 88°F | 83°F | 2 |
| Mar | 90°F | 81°F | 2 |
| Apr | 91°F | 84°F | 3 |
| May | 92°F | 85°F | 7 |
| Jun | 88°F | 87°F | 19 |
| Jul | 89°F | 87°F | 14 |
| Aug | 90°F | 88°F | 15 |
| Sep | 88°F | 87°F | 18 |
| Oct | 87°F | 86°F | 13 |
| Nov | 88°F | 85°F | 6 |
| Dec | 88°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 Ángel, MX
- Huatulco's nine bays by boat
- Puerto Escondido surf & bioluminescence (Manialtepec)
- Mazunte turtle center
- Zipolite & San Agustinillo
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Nearest airports
- Bahías de Huatulco Intl (HUX), ~30 km
- Puerto Escondido Intl (PXM), ~65 km
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