Marina Hemingway (Barlovento): sargassum, weather & water today

Sargassum season at Marina Hemingway (Barlovento)

Sargassum risk at Marina Hemingway (Barlovento) typically peaks around June (low in a typical year). Lowest-risk months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Actual landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; check the live conditions above.

Typical-year risk from the published seasonality of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt × this beach's exposure (15%). Beach faces 254°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore.

Cleanup & barriers

Offshore barriers

None.

Public cleanup

Resort crews on Varadero peninsula.

Resort crews

Hotel crews rake daily.

Typical clearing time

same-day to 2 days

Safety notes

US State Dept: Cuba, Level 2; US travel restrictions apply

• Power outages and fuel shortages affect services.
• Bring cash; US cards generally not accepted.

Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.

Things to do near Havana, CU

• Varadero beach
• Matanzas city
• Havana (2 hr)
• Cayo Blanco catamaran trips

Fly in for the best beach days

Suggested dates fall in December, typically the lowest-seaweed month ahead for Marina Hemingway (Barlovento). Change them to match the live forecast above.

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Nearest airports

• Havana José Martí Intl (HAV), ~14 km

Nearby resorts

• Hotel El Viejo y el Mar Havana, CU · 0 km
• Hotel Club Acuario Havana, CU · 0 km
• Villas Paraiso Havana, CU · 1 km
• Hotel Comodoro La Habana, CU · 5 km
• Meliá Habana La Habana, CU · 6 km
• Hotel Neptuno-Tritón Havana, CU · 6 km