Zihuatanejo Bay sits on Mexico's Pacific coast in the state of Guerrero, sheltered enough to keep currents mild across most of its sites for most of the year. The bay holds a broad spread of site types, reef, wall, drift, cave, and artificial reef, across a depth range that suits beginners through to advanced divers. Standout encounters include green sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, grey reef sharks, nurse sharks, seahorses, and jewel morays. Visibility peaks between November and January; water temperature dips slightly in spring and climbs to its warmest in late summer. Both boat and shore entry are available depending on the site.
Monthly water temperature across Zihuatanejo Bay's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Water temperature is warm throughout the year, reaching its peak in late summer and cooling slightly in the spring months. Visibility is most reliable from November through January, making that period the preferred time for divers who prioritise clear water.
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Water temperature around Zihuatanejo Bay ranges from about 27°C in March to 31°C in August, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
With water around 27–31°C, a rash guard or 3mm shorty works in Zihuatanejo Bay year-round.
Fin maps 8 sites in Zihuatanejo Bay (7 scuba diving sites and 3 snorkelling spots, with some suited to both).
Across Zihuatanejo Bay's dive sites, January, February, March, November and December are most often reported as the best months to visit.
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