Playa Arena: sargassum, weather & water today

Progreso, MX · Yucatán & Campeche Gulf Coast, Mexico · 21.282, -89.682

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Sargassum season at Playa Arena

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

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Typical-year risk from the published seasonality of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt × this beach's exposure (35%). Beach faces 348°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore.

Month	Typical risk
January	Very low
February	Very low
March	Very low
April	Low
May	Low
June	Moderate
July	Moderate
August	Low
September	Low
October	Very low
November	Very low
December	Very low

Cleanup & barriers

Offshore barriers: None.
Public cleanup: Municipal crews; Gulf-side landings are usually light.
Resort crews: Hotel crews as needed.
Typical clearing time: 1–3 days

Safety notes

US State Dept: Yucatán, Level 1; Campeche, Level 2

Very shallow, calm Gulf water; lower rip risk.
Northers (nortes) Nov–Mar bring wind and cooler water.

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

Things to do near Progreso, MX

Mérida historic center
Celestún flamingos
Uxmal & Edzná ruins
Campeche walled city (UNESCO)

Fly in for the best beach days

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

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Nearest airports

Mérida Intl (MID), ~38 km

Nearby resorts

Progreso Beach Resorts Progreso, MX · 2 km
Hotel & Suites Domani Progreso, MX · 2 km
Hotel Costa Club Progreso, MX · 3 km
Hotel José y Lety Progreso, MX · 3 km
Hotel Las Garzas Progreso, MX · 7 km
Villas Yessenia Progreso, MX · 7 km

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