The calm waves make for pleasant swimming. Surfers like to test their skills against the waves just outside the confines of the bay in Bucerias and San Francisco, north of Puerto Vallarta in the State of Nayarit. Underwater visibility is acceptable, but doesn t compare with that of some Caribbean locales. Great news for swimmers, divers, etc.
Predators don t bug people here, or at least they never have as far as anyone knows.
There are no lifeguards on duty. Always swim in pairs or groups. Don t drink alcohol or take drugs and swim. The Ocean is no place to learn to swim. Parents, if your kids are just learning to swim, and you re a confident swimmer, accompany them.