Krystal Ixtapa beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Ixtapa, MX · Ixtapa & Zihuatanejo, Mexico · 17.662, -101.606
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade A-, sea 86°F.
Also listed as Krystal Ixtapa All Inclusive.
Veabird's call
Go Sunday: A- with very low seaweed, 86°F water and 10% rain.
Snorkel Isla Ixtapa or visit Playa La Ropa from this southwest facing beach.
Grades from Veabird's beach forecast; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 18:00 UTC.
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Questions about Krystal Ixtapa
Does Ixtapa get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Krystal Ixtapa?
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 Krystal Ixtapa?
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 Krystal Ixtapa, 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 Krystal Ixtapa 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 Krystal Ixtapa All Inclusive
Guests like Friendly staff · Good location · Variety of foods · Nice pools
Watch for Poor food quality · Cleanliness issues · Old facilities
- Cleanliness
7.8 - Service
9.3 - Location
8.8 - Room Quality
7.3 - Amenities
8.3 - Value for Money
8.3 - Food and Beverage
6.3 - Overall Experience
8.3
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Sargassum season at Krystal Ixtapa
Krystal Ixtapa 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 Krystal Ixtapa
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), ~17 km
Nearby resorts
- Hotel Park Royal Ixtapa Ixtapa, MX · 0 km
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- Holiday Inn Resort Ixtapa Ixtapa, MX · 0 km
- Hotel Fontán Ixtapa Ixtapa, MX · 1 km
- Hotel Barcelo Ixtapa Ixtapa, MX · 1 km
- Club Med Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico Ixtapa, MX · 4 km
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