Aerial illustration of Playa Coral I beach, Cancún, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Playa Coral I

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

Current sargassum index:

EXCESSIVE

Level 5 / 6

71 % of coastline with sargassum

Is there sargassum at Playa Coral I today?

According to the October 12, 2026 satellite imagery, we observed critical sargassum levels at Playa Coral I.  Sargassum at Playa Coral I rose from 0 m² to 5,500 m² versus our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7.

Playa Coral I is the second most affected beach in Cancún.

Satellite image and current status of Playa Coral I

Satellite image of sargassum at Playa Coral I beach, Cancún — critical sargassum, October 12, 2026

Sargassum level today: Excessive

Approx. 80 m. of coastline covered(71 % of 110 m.)

Total on the beach
5,500 m²
Largest patch
4,300 m²
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Recent observation record

At Playa Coral I, no sargassum in 1 of 3 recent observations.

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

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

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