Sargassum at Playa Maya Chan
Current sargassum index:
EXCESSIVE
Level 5 / 6
96 % of coastline with sargassum
Current sargassum status at Playa Maya Chan
According to the September 12, 2026 satellite imagery, we observed critical sargassum levels at Playa Maya Chan. Sargassum at Playa Maya Chan rose from 6,773 m² to 15,118 m² versus our previous observation, on Monday, September 7.
Playa Maya Chan is the worst hit beach in Mahahual today.
Satellite image and current status of Playa Maya Chan
Sargassum level today: Excessive
Approx. 1.4 km. of coastline covered(96 % of 1.5 km.)
- Total on the beach
- 15,118 m²
- Largest patch
- 6,235 m²
Recent observation record
At Playa Maya Chan, no sargassum in 1 of 5 recent observations.
- Excessive
- Abundant
- No sargassum
- Excessive
- Excessive
Each point is a satellite observation of Playa Maya Chan. Days with no usable image due to cloud appear as "Unobservable".
Sargassum forecast for Playa Maya Chan next 48 hours
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