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This Puerto Vallarta Beach Has Shrunk 30% Due to Erosion

June 22, 2026Environment, Hotel Zone, Puerto Vallarta

Playa Holi has lost more than 13,000 square meters of usable beach, raising questions about access, concessions and coastal planning.

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2026-06-22

Heavy thunderstorm

31°C26°C

2026-06-23

Partly sunny

32°C26°C

2026-06-24

Thunderstorm

32°C26°C

2026-06-25

Light rain

32°C26°C

2026-06-26

Sunny

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2026-06-27

Partly sunny

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2026-06-28

Light rain

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Puerto Vallarta Weather Brings Heat and Light Rain

What to Watch in Puerto Vallarta Today

Puerto Vallarta starts Monday with a major water-service issue, rising marine risk by afternoon, and storms possible later in the day.

Developing local story: A reported SEAPAL water suspension is affecting a large north-side service area beginning at 6:00 a.m., with gradual recovery expected Tuesday morning.
Government/public works: The water interruption is tied to work connected with the new vía rápida project, so watch for crews and localized work-zone slowdowns.
Weather risk: Expect a humid morning, possible rain by mid-afternoon, and a stronger thunderstorm risk later in the evening.
Beach/tourism impact: SEMAR is forecasting mar de fondo conditions beginning this afternoon, with long-period swell and return currents possible along the Jalisco and Nayarit coast.
Road/mobility issue: No major citywide road closure was verified this morning, but rain could quickly create ponding in low spots.
Public service reminder: Store water early, limit nonessential water use, and keep trash out of storm drains before evening rain.
Resident reminder: Beach conditions may look calm between sets; follow lifeguards and posted beach flags, not appearance from shore.

What’s Happening Today in Vallarta

Verified listings today are concentrated in sports-watch events and nightlife; no major municipal event was verified in the sources checked this morning.

Watch the Game with Us — La Piazzetta, Calle Rodolfo Gómez 143, Zona Romántica — 4:00 p.m.
Trivia & Tacos Monday — STUDS Bear & Leather Bar, Basilio Badillo 283, Zona Romántica — 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Hot Gogos / Dirty Bitches — Blue Chairs Rooftop Bar, Malecón 4 at Los Muertos Beach — 6:00 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Disco Night — STUDS Bear & Leather Bar, Basilio Badillo 283, Zona Romántica — 9:00 p.m.
Queens of the Night — La Noche, Lázaro Cárdenas 263, Zona Romántica — 9:00 p.m.
Gogos Show / The Girls from Paco’s Ranch — Paco’s Ranch, Ignacio L. Vallarta 237, Zona Romántica — 11:00 p.m., midnight, and late-night showtime

Roads, Traffic, and Public Services Watch

The main public-service issue today is water, while roads appear mostly normal unless rain or construction zones create localized problems.

Water service: Local reports citing SEAPAL say 136 colonias and fraccionamientos are affected by a planned suspension beginning at 6:00 a.m. today, with gradual recovery expected Tuesday morning.
Roads: No major citywide road closure was verified this morning. Expect possible localized slowdowns near public-works zones tied to the vía rápida project.
Flood-prone areas: No flood closure was verified this morning, but afternoon/evening storms could cause fast ponding on low streets and near drainage points.
Transportation: No verified citywide bus, taxi, or airport-access disruption was found this morning. Allow extra time if crossing north-side work areas during rain.
Power: No verified citywide CFE outage bulletin for Puerto Vallarta was found this morning.
Garbage collection: No citywide garbage disruption was verified. Residents should place trash only at assigned collection points and times to help keep drains clear.

Red flags close nine popular Puerto Vallarta beaches as rip currents rise

Puerto Vallarta Beach Report

Beachgoers should treat today as a caution day, especially from the afternoon onward as long-period swell moves into the coast.

Beach flags: No fresh citywide Puerto Vallarta beach-flag bulletin for June 22 was verified in the sources checked this morning. Follow the posted flag and lifeguard direction at each beach.
Ocean conditions: SEMAR forecasts mar de fondo beginning this afternoon, with 6–8 foot swell, long 18–20 second periods, and return currents possible.
Rip current / rough surf risk: Elevated risk is expected near exposed beaches, breakwaters, jetties, and areas where waves appear to pulse in sets.
Wildlife alert: No verified citywide harmful-fauna alert was confirmed this morning. If a purple flag is posted locally, leave the water and do not touch marine life.
Runoff concerns: Avoid swimming near river mouths, storm drains, and outflow areas after heavy rain, especially later today and tonight.
Best beach window: Morning to early midday is the better window. Avoid late-afternoon and evening swimming if swell, rain, lightning, or red/yellow flags are present.

Airport and Travel Update

Puerto Vallarta airport boards looked normal this morning, with no broad airportwide disruption verified, but later storms could affect individual flights.

Arrivals/departures count: A reliable full-day official count was not available in the sources checked. Morning flight boards showed active arrivals and departures, but those lists include codeshares and schedule-window filters.
Morning board: FlightStats displayed 19 arrival entries and 14 departure entries for its morning filter, while FlightAware showed scheduled and en-route traffic into PVR.
Cancellations/delays: No airportwide closure, mass cancellation, or major disruption was verified this morning.
Weather risk: Afternoon rain and evening thunderstorms could create localized delays later today, especially if storms reduce visibility.
Ground travel: No verified airport-access road closure was found this morning. Allow extra time if traveling through rain or north-side work zones.
Traveler reminder: Check your airline app before leaving for the airport; individual flight delays may appear before a broader public notice.

Peso Exchange Rate Today

The peso is starting Monday near the 17.33–17.34 range against the U.S. dollar, with markets watching the broader dollar tone and U.S. rate expectations.

USD/MXN this morning: Live market screens were clustered around 17.33–17.34 pesos per U.S. dollar.
Morning movement: The peso was little changed to mixed in early trading, with no large move confirmed across the sources checked.
Banxico note: The official Banxico FIX rate for today is not available in the early morning; it is normally determined later in the banking day.
What could move the peso today: U.S. Federal Reserve messaging, the dollar index, oil/geopolitical risk, and positioning ahead of U.S. inflation data later this week.
Reader reminder: Bank, ATM, credit-card, and casa de cambio rates will differ from the live market rate because of spreads and fees.