Seasonal· Isla Mujeres· Mexico
Atlantic Hurricane Season (Mexican Caribbean)
21° 14.0′ N · 86° 44.3′ W · approximate
The official Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30, peaking around September 10 - and the Cancún coast has taken direct hits, most famously Hurricane Wilma in October 2005.
Practical
Coordinate is Laguna Makax, the local refuge. NHC: most activity mid-August to mid-October. Wilma made landfall on Cozumel on October 21, 2005 at 150 mph and again near Puerto Morelos; Cancún gusts were estimated at 140 mph, waves of 5-8 m plus surge reached third floors, and an Isla Mujeres gauge logged 1,634 mm (64.3 in) of rain in 24 hours, a western-hemisphere record. Options: Laguna Makax (crowded, unmarked hazards; port may close), haul out at Puerto Isla Mujeres' yard, a marina such as El Cid behind its breakwater, or leave the area. Check insurance hurricane-box clauses.
Best for
Hurricane planning
Season
Jun 1–Nov 30; peak mid-Aug–mid-Oct
Nearby
- Laguna Makax Hurricane HoleRight here
- Isla Mujeres Chandlery and Marine Parts0.2 NM away
- Isla Mujeres Fuel Dock (Puerto Isla Mujeres)0.2 NM away
- Isla Mujeres Mercado and Supermarkets0.2 NM away
- Marina Puerto Isla Mujeres0.2 NM away
- Puerto Isla Mujeres Shipyard (Haul-Out)0.2 NM away
- Isla Mujeres Turtle Farm (Tortugranja)0.4 NM away
- Polo's Mango Cafe (Isla Mujeres)0.4 NM away