Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Lazaro Cardenas...

Lazaro Cardenas is a coastal city in Mexico. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 1375 people. The water temperature around Lazaro Cardenas has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 24.3°C (75.7°F) in March up to 30°C (86°F) in the month of June, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (82°F) and the best time for water activities is early summer, since Lazaro Cardenas is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Lazaro Cardenas?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Lazaro Cardenas is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Lazaro Cardenas. A spot that might be worth checking out is La jolla, which is just 84.8km (55.2miles) away from Lazaro Cardenas. Click here to check out more information on La jolla and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Lazaro Cardenas are Puerto Arista, which is ca 89km (55.2miles) away, and Zipolite, located ca 133.3km (82.8miles) from Lazaro Cardenas.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in proximity to Lazaro Cardenas. A beach, which is not too far away, is Huatulco, which is more than 107.2km (66.6miles) away from Lazaro Cardenas. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit Puerto Escondido, which is ca 158.5km (98.5miles) away from Lazaro Cardenas.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Lazaro Cardenas?

The water temperature around Lazaro Cardenas is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (86°F) in the months of May, June, and Jul. During this time, in the early summer, a wetsuit is normaly not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Lazaro Cardenas. However, during early spring, temperatures cool down to approximately 24°C (76°F). During this season, a thin wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required for temperature-senstive people, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Lazaro Cardenas?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions alter quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 24 to 29°C (76-85°F) during spring. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures range from 25 to 30°C (77-86°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Lazaro Cardenas: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Lazaro Cardenas...

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