Aerial illustration of Akumal Sur beach, Akumal, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Akumal Sur

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Still current today, October 15 Next update: in 2 days

Current sargassum index:

EXCESSIVE

Level 5 / 6

88 % of coastline with sargassum

How much sargassum is at Akumal Sur today?

In our satellite observation of October 12, 2026, Akumal Sur showed critical sargassum levels.  Sargassum at Akumal Sur held steady versus our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7.

Akumal Sur is the fifth most affected beach in Akumal.

Satellite image and current status of Akumal Sur

Satellite image of sargassum at Akumal Sur beach, Akumal — critical sargassum, October 12, 2026

Sargassum level today: Excessive

Approx. 1.3 km. of coastline covered(88 % of 1.4 km.)

Total on the beach
19,700 m²
Largest patch
4,800 m²
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Recent observation record

At Akumal Sur, no clean observations, level excessive in 3 of 3.

  1. Excessive
  2. Excessive
  3. Unobservable
  4. Excessive
  5. Unobservable

Each point is a satellite observation of Akumal Sur. Days with no usable image due to cloud appear as "Unobservable".

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