Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Scorpion Bay, Mexico

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Scorpion Bay...

Scorpion Bay is a surf spot in Mexico. The water temperature around Scorpion Bay has significant variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 14.2°C (57.6°F) in May up to 27°C (80.6°F) in the month of October, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 19°C (67°F) and the best time for water activities is , since Scorpion Bay 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 at Scorpion Bay?

The current water temperature in the month of August at Scorpion Bay is about:

Are there any other surf spots near by?

There are not many surf spots in close proximity to Scorpion Bay. The closest decent spot is Punta Abreojos, which is just 74.9km (46.5miles) away from Scorpion Bay. Click here for directions and for more information on Punta Abreojos and its water temperature. Another fun surfspot near Scorpion Bay is Isla Natividad, which is ca 198.3km (123.1miles) away.

Are there beaches close by?

Not many beaches are located close to Scorpion Bay. A good beach nearby is Cabo San Lucas, which is more than 283km (175.8miles) away from Scorpion Bay. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Mazatlán, ca 437.3km (271.6miles) away from Scorpion Bay.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Scorpion Bay?

The sea temperature at Scorpion Bay is very warm, reaching up to 27°C (81°F) in the months of . During this time, in the , a rashguard or light wetsuit top might be required for temperature-senstive people, but most people will be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at Scorpion Bay. Nevertheless, during April, May, and June, sea temperatures reach lows of nearly 14°C (58°F). During this time, a 4/3 wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a pair of boots and a hoodie.

How is the diving and fishing near Scorpion Bay?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 14 to 19°C (58-67°F) during spring. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during when water temperatures range from 22 to 27°C (72-81°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Barracuda, Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, and Yellowfin Tuna.

Directions to Scorpion Bay: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Scorpion Bay...

Do you know what the the city Egypt Lake-Leto in the United States, the city Lomonosov in the Russia, and the city Gargzdai in the Lithuania have in common with Scorpion Bay? Click on the links to find out...