Aerial illustration of Punta Nikté beach, Isla Contoy, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Punta Nikté

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

Current sargassum index:

MODERATE

Level 3 / 6

30 % of coastline with sargassum

How much sargassum is at Punta Nikté today?

In our satellite observation of October 12, 2026, Punta Nikté showed moderate sargassum.  Sargassum at Punta Nikté rose from 0 m² to 3,128 m² versus our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7.

Punta Nikté is the third cleanest beach in Isla Contoy.

Satellite image and current status of Punta Nikté

Satellite image of sargassum at Punta Nikté beach, Isla Contoy — moderate sargassum, October 12, 2026

Sargassum level today: Moderate

Approx. 200 m. of coastline covered(30 % of 670 m.)

Total on the beach
3,128 m²
Largest patch
1,700 m²
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Recent observation record

At Punta Nikté, no sargassum in 1 of 2 recent observations.

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

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

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