Hotel Rockaway beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Puerto Escondido, MX · Huatulco & Oaxaca Coast, Mexico · 15.852, -97.055
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Questions about Hotel Rockaway
Does Hotel Rockaway get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Hotel Rockaway?
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 Rockaway?
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 Hotel Rockaway
Guests like Excellent service · Great location
Watch for Room cleanliness issues · Limited food options
- Cleanliness
6.7 - Service
9.7 - Location
9.7 - Room Quality
8.2 - Amenities
9.2 - Value for Money
9.2 - Food and Beverage
8.2 - Overall Experience
9.5
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Sargassum season at Hotel Rockaway
Hotel Rockaway sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Weather & water by month at Hotel Rockaway
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), ~5 km
- Bahías de Huatulco Intl (HUX), ~85 km
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