Aerial illustration of Playa Media Luna beach, Isla Mujeres, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Playa Media Luna

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Still current today, October 10 Next update: in 2 days

Current sargassum index:

MODERATE

Level 3 / 6

16 % of coastline with sargassum

How much sargassum is at Playa Media Luna today?

According to the October 7, 2026 satellite imagery, we observed moderate sargassum at Playa Media Luna.  Sargassum at Playa Media Luna rose from 0 m² to 2,200 m² versus our previous observation, on Friday, October 2.

Playa Media Luna is the second most affected beach in Isla Mujeres.

Satellite image and current status of Playa Media Luna

Satellite image of sargassum at Playa Media Luna beach, Isla Mujeres — moderate sargassum, October 7, 2026

Sargassum level today: Moderate

Approx. 250 m. of coastline covered(16 % of 1.5 km.)

Total on the beach
2,200 m²
Largest patch
800 m²
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Recent observation record

At Playa Media Luna, no sargassum in 1 of 4 recent observations.

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

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

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