Selen Suites beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Acapulco, MX · Acapulco, Mexico · 16.849, -99.853
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade A-, sea 86°F.
Veabird's call
Aim for Tuesday with an A-, little seaweed and 86°F water.
December and January grade A, with Isla La Roqueta nearby for a busy beach day.
Grades from Veabird's beach forecast; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 13, 06:00 UTC.
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Questions about Selen Suites
Does Selen Suites get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Selen Suites?
About 86°F in November. The sea is warmest in July, August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 81°F).
When is the best time to visit Selen Suites?
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 82°F.
When is hurricane season at Selen 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 Selen Suites in 27 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 10. The riskiest stretch is around June 18, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 4%; across all of June it is about 13%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
Sargassum season at Selen Suites
Selen Suites sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Acapulco month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Acapulco.
Weather & water by month at Selen Suites
Average highs run from about 85°F in January and October to 89°F in May. The sea is warmest in July, August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in March (about 81°F). March and April are usually the driest, with about 1 rainy day each; September is the wettest, with about 23 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°F | 83°F | 3 |
| Feb | 86°F | 82°F | 2 |
| Mar | 86°F | 81°F | 1 |
| Apr | 88°F | 82°F | 1 |
| May | 89°F | 85°F | 6 |
| Jun | 87°F | 86°F | 19 |
| Jul | 87°F | 88°F | 18 |
| Aug | 87°F | 88°F | 22 |
| Sep | 86°F | 88°F | 23 |
| Oct | 85°F | 86°F | 19 |
| Nov | 86°F | 86°F | 6 |
| Dec | 86°F | 84°F | 3 |
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.
- Still rebuilding after Hurricanes Otis (2023) and John (2024).
- Pie de la Cuesta and open-ocean beaches have dangerous surf.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Acapulco, MX
- La Quebrada cliff divers
- Isla La Roqueta
- Pie de la Cuesta sunset
- Fuerte de San Diego
Fly in for the best beach days
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Nearest airports
- Acapulco Intl (ACA), ~15 km
Nearby resorts
- Hotel Amares Acapulco Acapulco, MX · 1 km
- Hotel Condesa Palace Acapulco, MX · 2 km
- Krystal Beach Acapulco Acapulco, MX · 3 km
- Hotel Acamar Acapulco, MX · 6 km
- Hotel Acapulco Palace Acapulco, MX · 6 km
- Sunset beach Acapulco, MX · 6 km
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