Punta Hughes Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

The water temperature (19 °C / 67 °F) at Punta Hughes is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 13 °C / 55 °F

Map of current Mexico Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Mexico Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Punta Hughes. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Punta Hughes sea water temperatures peak in the range 24 to 29°C (75 to 84°F) on around the 8th of September and are at their minimum on about the 9th of April, in the range 17 to 21°C (63 to 70°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Punta Hughes climb to their warmest in early to mid September. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. The minimum Punta Hughes sea water temperatures in early to mid April require something like a 3/2mm fully sealed wetsuit.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Punta Hughes can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Punta Hughes. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

Latest surface water temperature for the entire globe. Click the image to view a larger version.