Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Baja Norte, Mexico)

Today's Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) sea temperature is 18.1 °C

(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Mean: 17.2 °C
Range: 15.9 °C to 19.4 °C
Statistics for 15 May (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

    The water temperature (18 °C) at Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) 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 16 °C.

    Mexico Sea Water Temperature

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

    Map of current Mexico
    Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

    (compared with long term averages
    at this time of year)

    (click thumbnails to expand)

    Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros). 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.

    Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) Water Temperature Graph

    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.

    Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) sea water temperatures peak in the range 19 to 24°C (66 to 75°F) on around the 7th of September and are at their lowest on about the 9th of March, in the range 15 to 18°C (59 to 64°F). Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) sea water temperatures are highest in the first part of September. Surfers should use a 2mm long sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm spring wetsuit if the wind is up. The lowest seasonal sea water temperatures at Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) in early to mid March lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots.

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros) 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 Playa Elefante (Isla Cedros). Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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