Sargassum at Playa Caracol
Current sargassum index:
MODERATE
Level 3 / 6
23 % of coastline with sargassum
Current sargassum status at Playa Caracol
On October 12, 2026 we recorded moderate sargassum at Playa Caracol by satellite. Sargassum at Playa Caracol rose from 0 m² to 1,800 m² versus our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7.
Playa Caracol is the sixth most affected beach in Cancún.
Satellite image and current status of Playa Caracol
Sargassum level today: Moderate
Approx. 110 m. of coastline covered(23 % of 470 m.)
- Total on the beach
- 1,800 m²
- Largest patch
- 800 m²
Recent observation record
At Playa Caracol, no sargassum in 2 of 3 recent observations.
- Moderate
- Clear
- Unobservable
- Unobservable
- Clear
Each point is a satellite observation of Playa Caracol. Days with no usable image due to cloud appear as "Unobservable".
