Sargassum at Punta Caracol
Current sargassum index:
EXCESSIVE
Level 5 / 6
77 % of coastline with sargassum
How much sargassum is at Punta Caracol today?
In our satellite observation of October 7, 2026, Punta Caracol showed critical sargassum levels. Sargassum at Punta Caracol rose from 0 m² to 102,747 m² versus our previous observation, on Friday, October 2.
Punta Caracol is the second cleanest beach in Riviera Cancún.
Satellite image and current status of Punta Caracol
Sargassum level today: Excessive
Approx. 3.5 km. of coastline covered(77 % of 4.5 km.)
- Total on the beach
- 102,747 m²
- Largest patch
- 29,200 m²
Recent observation record
At Punta Caracol, no clean observations, level excessive in 2 of 3.
- Excessive
- Unobservable
- Unobservable
- Moderate
- Excessive
Each point is a satellite observation of Punta Caracol. Days with no usable image due to cloud appear as "Unobservable".
Hotels observed at Punta Caracol
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Moderate Desire Riviera Maya Resort
20 % of 190 m. with sargassum
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Moderate Secrets Riviera Cancún
22 % of 250 m. with sargassum
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Moderate Margaritaville Island
37 % of 240 m. with sargassum
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Excessive Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancún
92 % of 280 m. with sargassum
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Abundant Dreams Puerto Morelos
56 % of 260 m. with sargassum
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Excessive Villas Kaàn
100 % of 70 m. with sargassum
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Excessive Dreams Sapphire
97 % of 460 m. with sargassum
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Low Excellence Riviera Cancún
4 % of 310 m. with sargassum
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Low The Eden by Desire Riviera Maya
0 % of 120 m. with sargassum
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Moderate Breathless Riviera Cancún Resort & Spa
19 % of 250 m. with sargassum
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Excessive Ocean Coral & Turquesa
100 % of 430 m. with sargassum
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Excessive Dreams Riviera Cancún Resort & Spa
93 % of 180 m. with sargassum