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

Sargassum at Playa Huache Sur

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

Current sargassum index:

EXCESSIVE

Level 5 / 6

65 % of coastline with sargassum

How much sargassum is at Playa Huache Sur today?

On October 22, 2026 we recorded critical sargassum levels at Playa Huache Sur by satellite.  Sargassum at Playa Huache Sur rose from 0 m² to 32,300 m² versus our previous observation, on Saturday, October 17.

Playa Huache Sur is the fourth cleanest beach in Xcalak.

Satellite image and current status of Playa Huache Sur

Satellite image of sargassum at Playa Huache Sur beach, Xcalak — critical sargassum, October 22, 2026

Sargassum level today: Excessive

Approx. 1.1 km. of coastline covered(65 % of 1.6 km.)

Total on the beach
32,300 m²
Largest patch
14,500 m²
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Recent observation record

At Playa Huache Sur, no clean observations, level excessive in 3 of 4.

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

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

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