Is the ocean warm in Tulum?

Average annual water temperature on the coast in Tulum is 82°F, by the seasons: in winter 80°F, in spring 81°F, in summer 84°F, in autumn 84°F. Minimum water temperature (79°F) in Tulum it happens in January, maximum (86°F) in September.



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Tulum's stunning beaches are calm and perfect for swimming, beach walks, and just chilling out. Travelers heading to Tulum can stay in affordable luxury Tulum town, or the chic and pricier Tulum beach zone.

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While Tulum experiences occasional seaweed issues, during the months of November to April the water should be a dream to swim in. Can you go to any beach in Tulum? Yes, all beaches in Tulum are public and you can visit all of them.

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Seaweed season is generally between May and October. Based on the large size of the sargassum mat currently in the Atlantic, experts forecast that Tulum could have a major seaweed problem in 2023, depending on ocean and wind currents.

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November and early December are great times to visit Tulum since the weather is pleasant (temperatures range from the low 70s to low 80s) and the crowds are thinner than they are in late winter and early spring.

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Playa Pescadores is a gorgeous beach with calm, clear waters and ridiculously good ceviche. Located just north of Playa Paraíso, this beach offers an enchanting view of Tulum's ruins from the shoreline.

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Is the sea calm in Tulum? There is one public beach in Tulum's south area known as Las Palmas. Las Palmas boasts calm waters and an expansive stretch of white sand.

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Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.

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It is in Puerto Bahía Balandra (Balandra Bay), a sheltered area in the Gulf of California just across from Isla Espiritu Santo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has what many consider the bluest water in Mexico.

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The hottest ocean area is in the Persian Gulf, where water temperatures at the surface exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Another hot area exists in the Red Sea, where a temperature of 132.8 degrees Fahrenheit has been recorded at a depth of about 6,500 feet.

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Marama Beach has the clearest water in Mexico - Picture of El Dorado Maroma, Playa Maroma - Tripadvisor.

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While exposed eastern shores are most likely to get hit by surges of sargassum, some beaches in Mexico have no sargassum. This includes Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo and Cozumel's western shore. They're generally seaweed-free. However, much depends on winds and ocean currents.

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The distance from Cancun to Tulum is roughly 80 miles or 1 hour 45 minutes driving over Highway 307 and it's a pretty straight shot. However, depending on the amount of traffic, what part of Tulum you're staying in, and the mode of transport you take, it could take longer to get there.

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