Punta Mita Water Conditions by Season

Costa · Local guide to the Mexican Pacific coast · Updated October 2026

Water in Punta Mita runs from about 22 to 23 degrees Celsius in winter to about 28 in summer, with calmer, cleaner conditions in winter and spring and bigger swell and warmer water in summer, according to Wavetribe's regional data. Mornings are usually calmer than afternoons.

By season

Months	Water	Swell	What to expect
Jan to Feb	About 23 C	Northwest, about 3 ft	Cool mornings, calm days, springsuit for surfers
Mar to Apr	About 23 C	Northwest to southwest, 3 to 4 ft	Dry, clear, good for swimming and boats
May to Jun	About 25 C	About 4 ft	Warming, boardshorts weather
Jul to Aug	About 28 C	About 5 ft	Warm water; wetter weather
Sep to Oct	About 28 C	4 to 5 ft	Warmest water; hurricane season
Nov to Dec	About 26 C	3 to 4 ft	Dry season returns; humpback season begins in December

What it means

For swimming and snorkeling, the dry months from November to April offer the most reliable weather, according to local guides. Summer water is warm but rain, storms and swell can interrupt boating. Winter brings humpback whales into Banderas Bay, typically mid-December to mid-March.

Who this is not for

If you need dependably flat, calm seas, a private villa pool is the safer bet in any season.

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Questions people ask

How warm is the water in Punta Mita?

About 22 to 23 C in winter and about 28 C in summer, per Wavetribe.

When is the sea calmest?

Typically winter and spring mornings.

Is hurricane season a problem?

September and October are the main risk months for storms. Keep travel dates flexible.

When can I see whales?

Roughly mid-December to mid-March.

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Sources: Wavetribe: Surfing Nayarit · Onefinestay: Punta Mita travel guide. Details as published and checked in October 2026; dates, seasons and conditions can change.