Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Mazatlán, MX · Mazatlán, Mexico · 23.310, -106.479
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade A, sea 85°F.
Also listed as Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa - All Inclusive.
Veabird's call
Take Friday: A, little seaweed, mostly dry and 85°F water with 2% rain.
This northwest-facing beach grades A in December and May, lowest seaweed in December.
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 Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
Does Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa?
About 81°F in November. The sea is warmest in August and September (about 89°F) and coolest in March (about 72°F).
When is the best time to visit Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for May and November. May is usually the quietest of the two, with almost no rainy days and a sea near 80°F.
When is hurricane season at Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, 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 Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa in 18 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 7. The riskiest stretch is around September 3, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 3%; across all of September it is about 11%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
What guests say about Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Guests like Excellent facilities and installations (pools, green areas) · Attentive and professional staff often praised · Spacious, well-maintained pools · Good resort atmosphere for relaxation
Watch for Inconsistent food quality; several guests reported poor meals · Slow internal transportation / long waits for carts and luggage transfer · Restaurant service sometimes inattentive or rude; long lines at drink stations · Occasional room odors and cleanliness issues (bad smells, bathroom cleaning)
- Cleanliness
8.2 - Service
8.9 - Location
9.4 - Room Quality
8.7 - Amenities
10.0 - Value for Money
9.1 - Food and Beverage
7.4 - Overall Experience
9.5
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Sargassum season at Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Mazatlán month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Mazatlán.
Weather & water by month at Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
Average highs run from about 78°F in January and February to 90°F in July. The sea is warmest in August and September (about 89°F) and coolest in March (about 72°F). March, April and May are usually the driest, with almost no rainy days; August is the wettest, with about 23 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°F | 74°F | 1 |
| Feb | 78°F | 73°F | 1 |
| Mar | 80°F | 72°F | 0 |
| Apr | 83°F | 75°F | 0 |
| May | 87°F | 80°F | 0 |
| Jun | 89°F | 85°F | 8 |
| Jul | 90°F | 88°F | 16 |
| Aug | 88°F | 89°F | 23 |
| Sep | 88°F | 89°F | 18 |
| Oct | 87°F | 87°F | 8 |
| Nov | 85°F | 81°F | 1 |
| Dec | 81°F | 76°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: Sinaloa, Level 4 (Do Not Travel; verify: US government staff may visit Mazatlán's tourist zone)
- Pacific surf is stronger than the Caribbean: watch the beach flags and rip currents.
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.
- Stay in the Zona Dorada, Golden Zone and historic center; travel by air or official shuttle.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Mazatlán, MX
- Old Mazatlán & Machado Plaza
- Malecón (one of the world's longest)
- Isla de la Piedra
- Carnaval (Feb)
- El Faro lighthouse hike
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Nearest airports
- Mazatlán Intl (MZT), ~27 km
Nearby resorts
- Hotel Riu Emerald Bay Mazatlán, MX · 1 km
- Ocean Breeze Hotel Mazatlán Mazatlán, MX · 2 km
- Park Inn by Radisson Mazatlan Mazatlán, MX · 3 km
- Park Royal Beach Mazatlán Mazatlán, MX · 4 km
- La Marina Tenis y Yate Club Mazatlán, MX · 5 km
- Faro Mazatlan Beach Resort Mazatlán, MX · 5 km
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