Aerial illustration of Punta Herradura beach, Mahahual, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Punta Herradura

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Still current today, November 9 Next update: in 2 days

Current sargassum index:

EXCESSIVE

Level 5 / 6

85 % of coastline with sargassum

How much sargassum is at Punta Herradura today?

In our satellite observation of November 6, 2026, Punta Herradura showed critical sargassum levels.  Sargassum at Punta Herradura held steady versus our previous observation, on Sunday, November 1.

Punta Herradura is the second most affected beach in Mahahual.

Satellite image and current status of Punta Herradura

Satellite image of sargassum at Punta Herradura beach, Mahahual — critical sargassum, November 6, 2026

Sargassum level today: Excessive

Approx. 880 m. of coastline covered(85 % of 1 km.)

Total on the beach
34,719 m²
Largest patch
21,800 m²
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Recent observation record

At Punta Herradura, no clean observations, level excessive in 4 of 4.

  1. Excessive
  2. Excessive
  3. Unobservable
  4. Excessive
  5. Excessive

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

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