Pico Beach: sargassum, weather & water today

Sargassum season at Pico Beach

Sargassum risk at Pico Beach typically peaks around June (very high in a typical year). Months most likely to see heavy seaweed: April, May, June, July, August, September. Lowest-risk months: January, February, 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 (97%). Beach faces 115°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore.

Cleanup & barriers

Offshore barriers

Floating barriers along portions of Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos, Tulum; coverage varies by season.

Public cleanup

SEMAR vessels, municipal and hotel crews; heaviest-hit region on this list.

Resort crews

Resorts employ dedicated sargassum crews, some with private barriers.

Typical clearing time

same-day, but can be overwhelmed at peak

Safety notes

US State Dept: Quintana Roo, Level 2 (exercise increased caution)

• Sargassum peaks May–Aug; decomposing mats release hydrogen sulfide (avoid heavy piles).
• Cenote/snorkel operators vary in safety standards.

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

Things to do near Tulum, MX

• Tulum ruins
• Xcaret & Xel-Há parks
• Cenotes (Dos Ojos, Gran Cenote)
• Cozumel reefs
• Sian Ka'an Biosphere

Fly in for the best beach days

Suggested dates fall in December, typically the lowest-seaweed month ahead for Pico Beach. Change them to match the live forecast above.

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Nearest airports

• Tulum Intl (TQO), ~16 km
• Cancún Intl (CUN), ~116 km

Nearby resorts

• Hotel Shibari Tulum Tulum, MX · 0 km
• Hip Hotel Tulum Tulum, MX · 1 km
• Yaan Welness Spa Tulum, MX · 2 km
• Azulik Tulum Tulum, MX · 3 km
• Papaya Playa Project Tulum, MX · 4 km
• Esperanza Playa Tulum, MX · 6 km