Hotel Punta Zicatela beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Puerto Escondido, MX · Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast, Mexico · 15.836, -97.045
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Questions about Hotel Punta Zicatela
Does Hotel Punta Zicatela get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Hotel Punta Zicatela?
About 86°F in October. The sea is warmest in August (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 82°F).
When is the best time to visit Hotel Punta Zicatela?
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 in Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast?
The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from mid-May through November and peaks from August to October. Veabird rates the storm risk in Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast as moderate compared with the other beaches it covers; flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak months.
What guests say about Punta Zicatela Hotel - Adults Only
Guests like Spacious and clean rooms · Friendly staff · Great location near amenities
Watch for Pests in rooms · Small pool area · Limited food options
- Cleanliness
8.7 - Service
9.7 - Location
10.0 - Room Quality
8.6 - Amenities
9.2 - Value for Money
9.6 - Food and Beverage
8.7 - Overall Experience
10.0
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Sargassum season at Hotel Punta Zicatela
Hotel Punta Zicatela sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Weather & water by month at Hotel Punta Zicatela
Average highs run from about 86°F in January, February, September, October and December to 90°F in May. The sea is warmest in August (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 82°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 | 86°F | 83°F | 2 |
| Feb | 86°F | 83°F | 2 |
| Mar | 88°F | 82°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
Fly in for the best beach days
Suggested dates are a week in November. Change them to match the live forecast above.
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Nearest airports
- Puerto Escondido Intl (PXM), ~7 km
- Bahías de Huatulco Intl (HUX), ~84 km
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