Sargassum at Playa Paytocal
Current sargassum index:
EXCESSIVE
Level 5 / 6
89 % of coastline with sargassum
How much sargassum is at Playa Paytocal today?
On September 12, 2026 we recorded critical sargassum levels at Playa Paytocal by satellite. Sargassum at Playa Paytocal rose from 0 m² to 69,594 m² versus our previous observation, on Monday, September 7.
Playa Paytocal is the fifth most affected beach in Mahahual.
Satellite image and current status of Playa Paytocal
Sargassum level today: Excessive
Approx. 2.9 km. of coastline covered(89 % of 3.2 km.)
- Total on the beach
- 69,594 m²
- Largest patch
- 14,021 m²
Recent observation record
At Playa Paytocal, no sargassum in 1 of 5 recent observations.
- Excessive
- No sargassum
- Moderate
- Excessive
- Excessive
Each point is a satellite observation of Playa Paytocal. Days with no usable image due to cloud appear as "Unobservable".
Sargassum forecast for Playa Paytocal next 48 hours
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