Marival Resort & Suites beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Nuevo Vallarta, MX · Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit, Mexico · 20.709, -105.302
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade A-, sea 86°F.
Veabird's call
Saturday is best: A- on west facing sand with 86°F water.
Top months are December and May at A, with Hidden Beach permits nearby.
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 Marival Resort & Suites
Does Marival Resort & Suites get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Marival Resort & Suites?
About 84°F in November. The sea is warmest in August (about 89°F) and coolest in March and April (about 77°F).
When is the best time to visit Marival Resort & Suites?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for January, May and December. May is usually the quietest of those, with about 1 rainy day and a sea near 81°F.
When is hurricane season at Marival Resort & Suites, 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 Marival Resort & Suites in 22 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 7. The riskiest stretch is around September 17, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 3%; across all of September it is about 12%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
Sargassum season at Marival Resort & Suites
Marival Resort & Suites sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Puerto Vallarta month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta.
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Weather & water by month at Marival Resort & Suites
Average highs run from about 79°F in January to 88°F in July and August. The sea is warmest in August (about 89°F) and coolest in March and April (about 77°F). March and April are usually the driest, with almost no rainy days; August is the wettest, with about 26 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°F | 78°F | 1 |
| Feb | 80°F | 78°F | 2 |
| Mar | 80°F | 77°F | 0 |
| Apr | 82°F | 77°F | 0 |
| May | 86°F | 81°F | 1 |
| Jun | 86°F | 85°F | 15 |
| Jul | 88°F | 87°F | 22 |
| Aug | 88°F | 89°F | 26 |
| Sep | 87°F | 88°F | 23 |
| Oct | 87°F | 88°F | 15 |
| Nov | 85°F | 84°F | 2 |
| Dec | 81°F | 81°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: Jalisco, Level 3; Nayarit, Level 2 (verify)
- Pacific surf is stronger than the Caribbean: watch the beach flags and rip currents.
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.
- Banderas Bay beaches are mostly calm; Sayulita and Punta Mita have surf breaks.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Nuevo Vallarta, MX
- Malecón & Zona Romántica
- Marietas Islands & Hidden Beach (permit)
- Yelapa by water taxi
- Humpback whales (Dec–Mar)
- Sayulita & San Pancho
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Nearest airports
- Puerto Vallarta Intl (PVR), ~6 km
Nearby resorts
- Velas Resorts Wedding Planner Center Nuevo Vallarta, MX · 1 km
- Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta Nuevo Vallarta, MX · 1 km
- Hotel Villa Varadero Nuevo Vallarta, MX · 3 km
- Hotel Riu Vallarta Bucerías, MX · 3 km
- Hotel Riu Flamingos Bucerías, MX · 3 km
- Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico Bucerías, MX · 4 km
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