Aerial illustration of Playa Med beach, Cancún, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Playa Med

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

Current sargassum index:

MODERATE

Level 3 / 6

20 % of coastline with sargassum

How much sargassum is at Playa Med today?

In the October 12, 2026 satellite pass we detected moderate sargassum at Playa Med.  Sargassum at Playa Med rose from 0 m² to 2,400 m² versus our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7.

Playa Med is the seventh most affected beach in Cancún.

Satellite image and current status of Playa Med

Satellite image of sargassum at Playa Med beach, Cancún — moderate sargassum, October 12, 2026

Sargassum level today: Moderate

Approx. 150 m. of coastline covered(20 % of 750 m.)

Total on the beach
2,400 m²
Largest patch
1,100 m²
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Recent observation record

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

  1. Moderate
  2. Clear
  3. Unobservable
  4. Unobservable
  5. Abundant

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

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