Suites Olas altas beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Santiago (Manzanillo), MX · Manzanillo & Costalegre, Mexico · 19.118, -104.359
Updated : very low seaweed, beach grade A-, sea 86°F.
Veabird's call
Go Saturday for A- beach time with very low seaweed, 86F water and only 14% rain.
January and February grade A- here, and crews groom the southwest facing beach daily.
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 Suites Olas altas
Does Suites Olas altas get sargassum (seaweed)?
No. Atlantic sargassum does not reach the Pacific.
How warm is the water at Suites Olas altas?
About 85°F in November. The sea is warmest in August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in April (about 77°F).
When is the best time to visit Suites Olas altas?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for January, February, March, 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 Suites Olas altas, 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 Suites Olas altas in 31 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 9. The riskiest stretch is around September 17, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 5%; across all of September it is about 19%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
Sargassum season at Suites Olas altas
Suites Olas altas sits outside the reach of the Atlantic sargassum belt; seaweed landings are rare in any month.
Manzanillo month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Manzanillo.
Weather & water by month at Suites Olas altas
Average highs run from about 83°F in January, February and March to 88°F in July and August. The sea is warmest in August and September (about 88°F) and coolest in April (about 77°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 | 83°F | 81°F | 2 |
| Feb | 83°F | 80°F | 1 |
| Mar | 83°F | 79°F | 0 |
| Apr | 84°F | 77°F | 0 |
| May | 87°F | 81°F | 1 |
| Jun | 87°F | 84°F | 11 |
| Jul | 88°F | 87°F | 15 |
| Aug | 88°F | 88°F | 18 |
| Sep | 87°F | 88°F | 20 |
| Oct | 86°F | 86°F | 13 |
| Nov | 86°F | 85°F | 3 |
| Dec | 84°F | 83°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: Colima, Level 4; Jalisco, Level 3 (verify)
- Pacific surf is stronger than the Caribbean: watch the beach flags and rip currents.
- Eastern Pacific hurricane season peaks Aug–Oct.
- Stay in resort areas and travel by day; Costalegre roads are remote.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Santiago (Manzanillo), MX
- Sailfish & marlin fishing
- Barra de Navidad lagoon
- La Audiencia & Santiago bays
- Colima volcano view
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Nearest airports
- Manzanillo Playa de Oro Intl (ZLO), ~21 km
Nearby resorts
- Suites Grand View Santiago (Manzanillo), MX · 1 km
- Vista Playa de Oro Santiago (Manzanillo), MX · 1 km
- Hotel Marlyn de Manzanillo Santiago (Manzanillo), MX · 1 km
- Hotel Playa de santiago Santiago (Manzanillo), MX · 2 km
- Hotel Villas Colibri Santiago (Manzanillo), MX · 2 km
- Hotel villas Manzanillo Santiago (Manzanillo), MX · 2 km
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