Which gulf in Mexico is known for strong winds called Tehuantepecers?

The gulf in Mexico known for strong winds called Tehuantepecers is the Gulf of Tehuantepec.

The Gulf of Tehuantepec lies on Mexico's Pacific coast, south of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec between the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas. Its distinctive winds are also called Tehuanos. They are powerful mountain-gap winds that begin when cold, dense air moves southward from the Gulf of Mexico and crosses the low Chivela Pass.

These winds are strongest during the cool season, especially from October through February. They can reach gale or storm force and may blow far out over the Pacific. As they push across the gulf, they stir the ocean and bring cold, nutrient-rich deep water to the surface. This upwelling supports high biological productivity and important fisheries.

A frequent mix-up is with the Gulf of Mexico, which helps generate the pressure pattern behind the winds but is not where the named winds are identified. The Gulf of Tehuantepec is also a notable birthplace and development zone for some eastern Pacific tropical cyclones.