Sargassum at Playa Caretta
Current sargassum index:
EXCESSIVE
Level 5 / 6
94 % of coastline with sargassum
Is there sargassum at Playa Caretta today?
In our satellite observation of September 12, 2026, Playa Caretta showed critical sargassum levels. Sargassum at Playa Caretta rose from 757 m² to 45,159 m² versus our previous observation, on Monday, September 7.
Playa Caretta is the second most affected beach in Mahahual.
Satellite image and current status of Playa Caretta
Sargassum level today: Excessive
Approx. 2.5 km. of coastline covered(94 % of 2.6 km.)
- Total on the beach
- 45,159 m²
- Largest patch
- 5,926 m²
Recent observation record
At Playa Caretta, no clean observations, level excessive in 3 of 5.
- Excessive
- Low
- Moderate
- Excessive
- Excessive
Each point is a satellite observation of Playa Caretta. Days with no usable image due to cloud appear as "Unobservable".
Sargassum forecast for Playa Caretta next 48 hours
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