Aerial illustration of the Isla Contoy zone, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum in Isla Contoy

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Of all 5 beaches:

2 no sargassum 3 with sargassum

14,511 m² of sargassum detected

How are the beaches in Isla Contoy today?

In the October 7, 2026 satellite pass, conditions in Isla Contoy are uneven. 2 beaches are clear and 3 have sargassum. The cleanest for swimming are Punta Nikté and Playa Pupy, and it's best to avoid Playa del Muelle and Punta Iikʼ.

Satellite observation of sargassum in Isla Contoy

Sargassum map of Isla Contoy, Quintana Roo — October 7, 2026
3 of 5 beaches affected
Status Beaches % Change ±
Clear 2 40 % ↑ +2
Low 0 0 % ↑ +2
Moderate 2 40 % ↑ +1
Abundant 0 0 % — 0
Excessive 1 20 % — 0
Brown tide 0 0 % — 0
Unobservable 0 0 % ↓ −5
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In the satellite pass we reviewed the 5 beaches of Isla Contoy. Of these, 1 has excessive sargassum and 2 moderate. The other 2 are clear.

Current beach status in Isla Contoy

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