Aerial illustration of Yum Balam beach, Holbox, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Yum Balam

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Still current today, October 23 Next update: in 4 days

Current sargassum index:

EXCESSIVE

Level 5 / 6

64 % of coastline with sargassum

Is there sargassum at Yum Balam today?

On October 22, 2026 we recorded critical sargassum levels at Yum Balam by satellite.  Sargassum at Yum Balam rose from 0 m² to 1,504 m² versus our previous observation, on Saturday, October 17.

Yum Balam is the worst hit beach in Holbox today.

Satellite image and current status of Yum Balam

Satellite image of sargassum at Yum Balam beach, Holbox — critical sargassum, October 22, 2026

Sargassum level today: Excessive

Approx. 110 m. of coastline covered(64 % of 180 m.)

Total on the beach
1,504 m²
Largest patch
500 m²
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Recent observation record

At Yum Balam, no sargassum in 2 of 4 recent observations.

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

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

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