Tide Table Puerto Vallarta — 2026

📘 About Puerto Vallarta Tide Forecast

The coordinates for Puerto Vallarta (20.65° N, 105.23° W) place this stretch of México's coast in the northern hemisphere. Its tidal pattern is semi-diurnal (two high and two low tides per day), with a mean tidal range of 0.8m and spring tides reaching up to 1.4m. With tides reaching up to 1.5m, local fishers typically work around the two hours flanking high tide to benefit from stronger flow. Bathers and stand-up paddlers can choose between morning and afternoon high tides for calm-water conditions. The continental shelf morphology in this area amplifies or attenuates tidal waves arriving from the open ocean. Review the annual 2026 tide guide for Puerto Vallarta, constructed with continuous high and low water forecasts measured in metres. In August, Puerto Vallarta is in its summer season, a key period for water sports, fishing, diving, and coastal navigation. All tide predictions are computed from harmonic constants validated for this coastal station, with accuracy within ±15 minutes for most conditions.