Aerial illustration of Playa Cabo Catoche beach, Holbox, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Playa Cabo Catoche

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

Current sargassum index:

MODERATE

Level 3 / 6

28 % of coastline with sargassum

Current sargassum status at Playa Cabo Catoche

In our satellite observation of October 12, 2026, Playa Cabo Catoche showed moderate sargassum.  Sargassum at Playa Cabo Catoche held steady versus our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7.

Playa Cabo Catoche is the sixth most affected beach in Holbox.

Satellite image and current status of Playa Cabo Catoche

Satellite image of sargassum at Playa Cabo Catoche beach, Holbox — moderate sargassum, October 12, 2026

Sargassum level today: Moderate

Approx. 710 m. of coastline covered(28 % of 2.5 km.)

Total on the beach
17,800 m²
Largest patch
14,200 m²
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Recent observation record

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

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

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

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