Aerial illustration of the Puerto Morelos zone, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum in Puerto Morelos

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Of all 11 beaches:

11 with sargassum

225,455 m² of sargassum detected

Current sargassum situation in Puerto Morelos

In the October 12, 2026 satellite pass we detected sargassum on 9 beaches of Puerto Morelos and brown tide on 2, none clear. The most affected are Mayakoba and Playa Kanai. If you're looking for somewhere to swim, the ones with the least sargassum are Puerto Morelos Centro and Playa del Secreto.

Satellite observation of sargassum in Puerto Morelos

Sargassum map of Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo — October 12, 2026
11 of 11 beaches affected
Status Beaches % Change ±
Clear 0 0 % ↓ −1
Low 0 0 % ↑ +3
Moderate 3 27 % ↑ +3
Abundant 3 27 % — 0
Excessive 3 27 % ↓ −3
Brown tide 2 18 % — 0
Unobservable 0 0 % ↓ −2
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In the satellite pass we reviewed the 11 beaches of Puerto Morelos. Of these, 2 have brown tide and 3 have excessive sargassum, 3 abundant and 3 moderate.

What has changed in Puerto Morelos recently?

Changes since Oct 7

Since our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7, a new sargassum mass is approaching Punta Maroma. 4 beaches improved, including Punta Cielo, Puerto Morelos Sur and Puerto Morelos Centro.

Sargassum observed in Puerto Morelos

225,455 m² of sargassum detected in the zone.

Previous
(Oct 7)
332,363 m²
Current
(Oct 12)
225,455 m²
Difference
(Decrease)
−106,908 m²

Current beach status in Puerto Morelos

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