Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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About Isla Mujeres
Facing, offshore wind, exposure, level and swell range are estimated. Facts: verified, surf details estimated.
The spot faces NE (65°), so it takes swell from the NE. The wind blows offshore from the SW (245°). It is exposed to the open swell. It suits intermediate surfers and up. It works in 2–8 ft of swell. The sea is about 27°C in January, its coldest month (no wetsuit), and 29°C in July, its warmest (no wetsuit). The town to stay in is Isla Mujeres, 0.7 km away (about 5 min by car). Within 5 km we also list 1 wind sports spot and 4 dive sites.
Water about 29°C: no wetsuit. Typical sea temperature for the time of year, not a forecast.
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From Chicago: about 8 h door to door, one way. An estimate; the journey never changes the score.
Fly. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to CUN, direct.
See flights MDW → CUN · Skyscanner from about £190 returnAdGetting there. 45 min from the airport to Isla Mujeres.
Accommodation.
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Hire and lessons.
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Forecast
The score for intermediates, coloured as on the area pages:GoodFairPoorToo bigToo small
| Day | Score for intermediates | Swell | Energy | Wind | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 18Oct | 21, poor | 3 ft7 s | 94kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 10 knots | 29°C |
| Mon 19Oct | 39, fair | 4 ft6 s | 80kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 7 knots | 28°C |
| Tue 20Oct | 19, poor | 3 ft6 s | 72kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 13 knots | 28°C |
| Wed 21Oct | 19, poor | 4 ft6 s | 76kJ | wind from the north-east, 13 knots | 28°C |
| Thu 22Oct | 15, too small | 3 ft5 s | 28kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 11 knots | 27°C |
| Fri 23Oct | 24, poor | 3 ft5 s | 38kJ | wind from the east-north-east, 8 knots | 27°C |
| Sat 24Oct | 10, too small | 3 ft5 s | 34kJ | wind from the north-east, 15 knots | 27°C |
| Sun 25Oct | 12, poor | 3 ft5 s | 59kJ | wind from the north-north-east, 16 knots | 27°C |
| Mon 26Oct | 13, poor | 4 ft7 s | 147kJ | wind from the north-north-east, 20 knots | 28°C |
| Tue 27Oct | 17, poor | 4 ft6 s | 94kJ | wind from the north-east, 14 knots | 27°C |
Day scores here are the conditions out of 80; a trip's score on the results is the same conditions out of 100. The journey never scores. The forecast reaches about 10 days. Energy is the swell's power in kJ per metre of wave, from its height and interval: it grows with the square of each, so a long-period swell hits far harder than a short one the same size. Wind is in knots: 10 kn is about 19 km/h. The arrow points where the wind blows to; offshore wind, blowing from the land out to sea, is green and says so.
Your trip, day by day
6 nights from Mon 19 Oct, leaving from Chicago, for intermediate surfers. Change dates
- Mon 19 OctTravel out
Direct flight MDW to CUN, then 45 min by road. About 8h door to door
- Tue 20 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 22 of 80.
- Wed 21 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 26 of 80.
- Thu 22 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 20 of 80.
- Fri 23 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 35 of 80.
- Sat 24 OctRest day
Nothing worth paddling out for: the best window scores 11 of 80.
- Sun 25 OctTravel home
Direct flight MDW to CUN, then 45 min by road. About 8h door to door
Rough cost
About £670–£1,230 each for 6 nights, 2 people sharing a room. A guide from typical prices, not a quote: check the real prices before you book.
| What | How we worked it out | Each |
|---|---|---|
| Flights | return MDW to CUN, estimated from distance and season, 2 airlines on the route, with a hold bag | £190–£400 |
| To the UK airport | parking or the train, there and back | £35–£65 |
| Hire car | 6 days, shared | £70–£115 |
| Stay | 6 nights, a mid-range double, shared | £160–£265 |
| Food | 7 days eating out | £150–£280 |
| Board and wetsuit | 5 days, or about £85 to fly your own | £65–£105 |
| Total | £670–£1,230 |
Prices from public sources, checked in 2026: where they come from. Lessons, lift-pass deals and insurance are extra.
Places to eat near Isla Mujeres
- YayoMexican · 0.1 km from the centre
- Green VerdeMexican · 0.2 km from the centre
- sesolocosMexican · 0.2 km from the centre
- Slow Down Snack BarBar and grill · 0.2 km from the centre
- Marina Puerto Isla MujeresSeafood · 0.3 km from the centre
- La Justicia de Don PinoSeafood · 0.4 km from the centre
Within 2 km of the town centre, listed by how complete the listing is (website, opening hours, cuisine) and whether two sources name it. Not a judgement of the food: we have no reviews. Listings © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps Foundation. Credits
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