Sargassum in Isla Contoy
Of all 5 beaches:
5 with sargassum
36,730 m² of sargassum detected
What's happening with sargassum on every Isla Contoy beach?
In the October 12, 2026 satellite pass we detected sargassum on all 5 beaches of Isla Contoy, none clear. The most affected are Punta Iikʼ and Playa del Muelle. If you're looking for somewhere to swim, the ones with the least sargassum are Playa Pupy and Punta Nikté.
Satellite observation of sargassum in Isla Contoy
| Status | Beaches | % | Change | ± |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | 0 | 0 % | ↓ | −1 |
| Low | 0 | 0 % | — | 0 |
| Moderate | 3 | 60 % | — | 0 |
| Abundant | 2 | 40 % | — | 0 |
| Excessive | 0 | 0 % | ↑ | +1 |
| Brown tide | 0 | 0 % | — | 0 |
| Unobservable | 0 | 0 % | — | 0 |
In the satellite pass we reviewed the 5 beaches of Isla Contoy. Of these, 2 have abundant sargassum and 3 moderate.
What has changed in Isla Contoy recently?
Changes since Oct 7
Since our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7, a new sargassum mass is approaching Punta Nikté. Punta Iikʼ went from moderate to high.
Sargassum observed in Isla Contoy
36,730 m² of sargassum detected in the zone.
- Previous
(Oct 7) - 14,511 m²
- Current
(Oct 12) - 36,730 m²
- Difference
(Increase) - +22,219 m²
