Sargassum in Sian Kaan
Of all 5 beaches:
5 with sargassum
120,620 m² of sargassum detected
Which beaches in Sian Kaan are most affected today?
In the October 12, 2026 satellite pass we detected sargassum on 4 beaches of Sian Kaan and brown tide on 1, none clear. The most affected are Playa El Silencio and Hacienda Palancar. If you're looking for somewhere to swim, the ones with the least sargassum are Boca Paila Sur and Punta Yulum.
Satellite observation of sargassum in Sian Kaan
| Status | Beaches | % | Change | ± |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear | 0 | 0 % | ↑ | +2 |
| Low | 1 | 20 % | — | 0 |
| Moderate | 3 | 60 % | ↓ | −2 |
| Abundant | 0 | 0 % | — | 0 |
| Excessive | 0 | 0 % | — | 0 |
| Brown tide | 1 | 20 % | — | 0 |
| Unobservable | 0 | 0 % | — | 0 |
In the satellite pass we reviewed the 5 beaches of Sian Kaan. Of these, 1 has brown tide and 3 have moderate sargassum and 1 low.
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Hotels with no sargassum in Sian Kaan
None today. Of the 1 hotels we monitor in Sian Kaan, none is free of sargassum in the observation of October 12, 2026. This is the one with the least.
We do not list hotels under dense cloud: without an image there is no measurement.
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Low Casa Nah Balam
0 % of 320 m. with sargassum
What has changed in Sian Kaan recently?
Changes since Oct 7
Since our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7, Playa El Silencio went from high to brown tide. Boca Paila Norte, Punta Yulum and Boca Paila Sur improved.
Sargassum observed in Sian Kaan
120,620 m² of sargassum detected in the zone.
- Previous
(Oct 7) - 150,832 m²
- Current
(Oct 12) - 120,620 m²
- Difference
(Decrease) - −30,212 m²
