Aerial illustration of Playa Azul beach, Costa Mujeres, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Playa Azul

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

Current sargassum index:

EXCESSIVE

Level 5 / 6

41 % of coastline with sargassum

Is there sargassum at Playa Azul today?

On October 12, 2026 we recorded critical sargassum levels at Playa Azul by satellite.  Sargassum at Playa Azul held steady versus our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7.

Playa Azul is the third most affected beach in Costa Mujeres.

Satellite image and current status of Playa Azul

Satellite image of sargassum at Playa Azul beach, Costa Mujeres — critical sargassum, October 12, 2026

Sargassum level today: Excessive

Approx. 100 m. of coastline covered(41 % of 250 m.)

Total on the beach
5,904 m²
Largest patch
2,700 m²
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Recent observation record

At Playa Azul, no sargassum in 1 of 4 recent observations.

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

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

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