Sargassum at Playa Virgen
Current sargassum index:
ABUNDANT
Level 4 / 6
48 % of coastline with sargassum
Is there sargassum at Playa Virgen today?
On September 12, 2026 we recorded high sargassum levels at Playa Virgen by satellite. Sargassum at Playa Virgen rose from 0 m² to 3,922 m² versus our previous observation, on Monday, September 7.
Playa Virgen is the fourth cleanest beach in Mahahual.
Satellite image and current status of Playa Virgen
Sargassum level today: Abundant
Approx. 250 m. of coastline covered(48 % of 530 m.)
- Total on the beach
- 3,922 m²
- Largest patch
- 7,400 m²
Recent observation record
At Playa Virgen, no sargassum in 1 of 3 recent observations.
- Abundant
- Unobservable
- No sargassum
- Excessive
- Unobservable
Each point is a satellite observation of Playa Virgen. Days with no usable image due to cloud appear as "Unobservable".
Sargassum forecast for Playa Virgen next 48 hours
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