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Zicatela Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Oaxaca, Mexico)

Today's Zicatela sea temperature is 83 °F

(Which is 2.2°F warmer than normal for this time of year)

Mean: 81 °F
Range: 80 °F to 83 °F
Statistics for 24 Jan (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 82 °F once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (82 °F) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Zicatela won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    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 Zicatela. 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.

    Zicatela 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.

    Zicatela water temperatures peak in the range 29 to 30°C (84 to 86°F) on around the 9th of August and are at their coldest on about the 15th of January, in the range 26 to 28°C (79 to 82°F). Year round warm water temperatures at Zicatela mean that a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Zicatela 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 Zicatela. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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