Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near San Benito Encinal, Mexico

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about San Benito Encinal...

San Benito Encinal is a coastal city in Mexico. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1082 people. The water temperature around San Benito Encinal is nearly constant year round. The temperature ranges from 24.5°C (76°F) in January up to 26.7°C (80°F) in the month of May, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 26°C (79°F) and the best time for water activities is late spring, since San Benito Encinal 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 San Benito Encinal?

The current water temperature in the month of January near San Benito Encinal is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to San Benito Encinal. A spot that might be worth checking out is Camaronera, which is just 61.1km (48.5miles) away from San Benito Encinal. Click here for directions and for more information on Camaronera and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near San Benito Encinal are Costalitos, which is approximately 78.2km (48.5miles) away, and Destapador, located roughly 82.2km (51miles) from San Benito Encinal.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are in proximity to San Benito Encinal. The next good one is Huatulco, which is more than 154.3km (95.8miles) away from San Benito Encinal. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Puerto Escondido, approximately 165.6km (102.9miles) away from San Benito Encinal.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for San Benito Encinal?

The average water temperature around San Benito Encinal is very warm, around 26°C (79°F), with only little variations throughout the year. This is why a wetsuit is most of the time not needed for swimming, surfing, snorkelling, or diving around San Benito Encinal, especially during the day and not windy conditions. However, it can get a little bit chilly in the mornings and during windy days. You might want to bring a 1-2mm wetsuit, jumpsuit or at least a rashguard to be prepared. The coldest months are December, January, and February. You should be fine without a wetsuit in the spring, particularly during April, May, and June. However, keep in mind to bring UV protection, as the sun radiation around San Benito Encinal can be remarkably intense year round.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to San Benito Encinal?

Fishing and diving conditions stay very constant throughout the year. The waters are always very warm, reaching temperatures between 22 and 27°C (71-80°F). The following fish like to hang out in waters of this temperature range: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to San Benito Encinal: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about San Benito Encinal...

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