Acapulco marine weather forecast
Acapulco (MXACA) is a port in Mexico at 16°51.0′N 99°56.0′W. Today (Sep 17): NW wind 2–10 kn, waves 1.5–1.5 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-17 00z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 16°51.0′N 99°56.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | MXACA |
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| Harbor size | Medium |
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| Harbor type | Coastal natural harbor |
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| Shelter | Excellent |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/Mexico_City |
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Facilities & services (NGA World Port Index)| Supplies | Diesel, water, provisions |
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| Repairs | Limited |
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| Medical facilities | Available |
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| Largest vessel | 295 m length overall, 32 m beam |
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10-day marine forecast — Acapulco
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| NW 2–10 kn | 14 kn | 1.5–1.5 m |
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| NNW 3–9 kn | 14 kn | 1.3–1.5 m |
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| SSE 2–6 kn | 10 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| WNW 1–8 kn | 12 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| WNW 2–12 kn | 15 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| NNE 5–10 kn | 13 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| ENE 5–5 kn | 6 kn | 1.4–1.4 m |
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| W 3–3 kn | 12 kn | 1.5–1.5 m |
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| W 10–10 kn | 14 kn | 1.4–1.4 m |
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| WNW 6–6 kn | 10 kn | 1.3–1.3 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
What to watch in the forecast
Across the loaded 10-day outlook, the strongest daily modeled wind reaches 12 kn on Sep 21. The highest modeled significant wave height is 1.5 m on Sep 17. Compare the dated model run with official forecasts and warnings before departure.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Acapulco right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-09-17 00z: NW wind 2–10 kn, waves 1.5–1.5 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Acapulco?
Acapulco is classed as a medium harbor (coastal natural harbor), with excellent shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Acapulco?
Per the NGA World Port Index, anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.
What is the largest vessel Acapulco can take?
The NGA World Port Index lists the maximum vessel at about 295 m length overall, 32 m beam. Confirm current limits with the port authority before arrival.