Aerial illustration of Playa Huache Norte beach, Xcalak, Mexican Caribbean

Sargassum at Playa Huache Norte

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Still current today, October 22 Next update: in 4 days

Current sargassum index:

ABUNDANT

Level 4 / 6

48 % of coastline with sargassum

How much sargassum is at Playa Huache Norte today?

According to the October 22, 2026 satellite imagery, we observed high sargassum levels at Playa Huache Norte.  Sargassum at Playa Huache Norte rose from 0 m² to 119,100 m² versus our previous observation, on Saturday, October 17.

Playa Huache Norte tops Xcalak for clear coast today.

Satellite image and current status of Playa Huache Norte

Satellite image of sargassum at Playa Huache Norte beach, Xcalak — high sargassum, October 22, 2026

Sargassum level today: Abundant

Approx. 3.7 km. of coastline covered(48 % of 7.7 km.)

Total on the beach
119,100 m²
Largest patch
28,200 m²
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Recent observation record

At Playa Huache Norte, no clean observations, level abundant in 2 of 4.

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

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

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