Aerial illustration of Alea Tulum, Tulum (Bahia Tulum Norte beach), Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Alea Tulum

Report from

Still current today, October 14 Next update: in 3 days

Current sargassum index:

BROWN TIDE

Level 6 / 6

1,284 m² of sargassum detected

Is there sargassum at Alea Tulum today?

In our satellite observation of October 12, 2026, Alea Tulum showed brown tide at Bahía Tulum Norte.  Sargassum in front of Alea Tulum decreased versus our previous observation, on Wednesday, October 7 (−1,307 m²).

Thinking of staying at Alea Tulum? Check prices and book

Satellite image and current status of Alea Tulum

Sargassum status — Alea Tulum

Sargassum level today: Brown tide

Approx. 60 m. of beach covered(71 % of 80 m.)

2 sargassum patches detected near the hotel

Sargassum in cone
1,284 m²
Largest patch
904 m²

beach 1,284 m² water 0 m²

Download card

Recent observation record

In front of Alea Tulum, no clean observations, level excessive in 1 of 2.

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

Each point is a satellite observation of Alea Tulum's own sea frontage, not the whole beach. Days with no usable image due to cloud appear as "Unobservable".

Hotels observed at Bahía Tulum Norte

Nearby beaches with better conditions

Do you want to report sargassum at Alea Tulum?

Select the amount of sargassum you observe near the hotel

Send your report via:

Note: Your email app will open.
You can attach photos from your gallery.