Starfish Holguin Resort: sargassum, weather & water today
Guardalavaca, CU · Holguín Coast (Guardalavaca), Cuba · 21.123, -75.833
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Sargassum season at Starfish Holguin Resort
Sargassum risk at Starfish Holguin Resort typically peaks around June (moderate in a typical year). Lowest-risk months: January, February, March, April, 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 (35%). Beach faces 326°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore.
| Month | Typical risk |
|---|---|
| January | Very low |
| February | Very low |
| March | Low |
| April | Low |
| May | Moderate |
| June | Moderate |
| July | Moderate |
| August | Moderate |
| September | Low |
| October | Low |
| November | Very low |
| December | Very low |
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- None.
- Public cleanup
- Resort-run.
- 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 and fuel shortages affect services.
- Reef-lined beaches: wear water shoes near coral.
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Guardalavaca, CU
- Chorro de Maíta archaeological site
- Bahía de Naranjo dolphin park
- Holguín city
- Gibara colonial town
Fly in for the best beach days
Suggested dates fall in December, typically the lowest-seaweed month ahead for Starfish Holguin Resort. Change them to match the live forecast above.
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Nearest airports
- Holguín Frank País Intl (HOG), ~62 km
Nearby resorts
- Hotel Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca, CU · 0 km
- Guardalavaca Beach Resorts Guardalavaca, CU · 0 km
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- Hotel Paradisus Rio de Oro Playa Esmeralda, CU · 4 km
- Paradisus Río de Oro Playa Esmeralda, CU · 4 km
- Hotel Sol Rio de Luna y Mares Playa Esmeralda, CU · 4 km
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