Sunset Shores Hotel beach & sargassum forecast
Calliaqua, St. Vincent, VC · Windward Islands (St. Lucia, SVG, Grenada), St. Lucia · 13.135, -61.202
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Questions about Sunset Shores Hotel
Does Calliaqua get sargassum (seaweed)?
Yes, in season. At Sunset Shores Hotel the typical-year risk is moderate or higher from May to August and peaks in July (high). How much lands varies a lot by year, wind and currents.
What are the worst and best months for seaweed at Sunset Shores Hotel?
Worst: July, when heavy seaweed is most likely. Best: September through April, when the risk is usually low.
How warm is the water at Sunset Shores Hotel?
About 86°F in October. The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 81°F).
When is the best time to visit Sunset Shores Hotel?
For warm water, low seaweed and dry weather, aim for February, March, April and December. April is usually the quietest of those, with about 6 rainy days and a sea near 82°F; seaweed risk is low.
Does Sunset Shores Hotel have a sargassum barrier or beach cleanup?
Veabird doesn't track barriers hotel by hotel; this is what the Windward Islands area does. Offshore barriers in Windward Islands: rare. Resort crews: Leeward resorts rarely affected; windward resorts rake daily. Typical clearing time: Resorts same-day.
When is hurricane season in Windward Islands?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November and peaks around September. Veabird rates the storm risk in Windward Islands as moderate compared with the other beaches it covers; flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak months.
What guests say about Sunset Shores Beach Hotel
Guests like Great location · Friendly staff · Comfortable rooms
Watch for Lack of beach chair space · Dated bathroom · Delayed wake-up call
- Cleanliness
7.4 - Service
8.4 - Location
8.4 - Room Quality
7.9 - Amenities
7.4 - Value for Money
7.4 - Food and Beverage
7.9 - Overall Experience
8.4
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Sargassum season at Sunset Shores Hotel
Sargassum risk at Sunset Shores Hotel typically peaks around July (high: moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach in an estimated 45% of weeks). Months most likely to see heavy seaweed: July. Lowest-risk months: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December. Actual landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; check the live conditions above.
Estimated share of weeks in each month with moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach. Veabird takes the landing season measured on Martinique's shores (Madininair's hydrogen-sulfide sensors beside stranding sites, 2018–2026) and scales it by how often NOAA AOML satellites see notable seaweed within about 20 km of this stretch of coast: 17% of weeks here on average, against 14% off Martinique, so the full season applies. The satellite share (2016–2024, the top fifth of all coast-weeks, adjusted for this beach's exposure of 29%) measures seaweed offshore, not on the sand: off the Riviera Maya it reads high even in winter, when little lands. Very low under 10%, Low 10–24%, Moderate 25–44%, High 45–69%, Very high 70%+. Beach faces 240°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore. The satellite record as open data.
Weather, water & seaweed by month at Sunset Shores Hotel
Average highs run from about 80°F in February and March to 85°F in September. The sea is warmest in September and October (about 86°F) and coolest in February and March (about 81°F). April is usually the driest, with about 6 rainy days; July is the wettest, with about 20 rainy days. Seaweed risk is usually lowest in December and highest in July.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days | Sargassum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81°F | 82°F | 15 | Very low |
| Feb | 80°F | 81°F | 10 | Low |
| Mar | 80°F | 81°F | 8 | Low |
| Apr | 81°F | 82°F | 6 | Low |
| May | 82°F | 83°F | 8 | Moderate |
| Jun | 83°F | 83°F | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 83°F | 84°F | 20 | High |
| Aug | 84°F | 85°F | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 85°F | 86°F | 16 | Low |
| Oct | 84°F | 86°F | 19 | Very low |
| Nov | 83°F | 84°F | 19 | Very low |
| Dec | 82°F | 83°F | 14 | Very low |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Sargassum is the typical-year estimate described above. Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- Rare
- Public cleanup
- Hotel crews; Atlantic coasts (Dennery, Grenada east, Canouan windward) largely uncleared
- Resort crews
- Leeward resorts rarely affected; windward resorts rake daily
- Typical clearing time
- Resorts same-day
Safety notes
US State Dept: St. Lucia Level 1, St. Vincent & the Grenadines Level 1, Grenada Level 1 (verify)
- Petty crime in Castries/Rodney Bay nightlife; use licensed taxis
- Steep winding roads; night driving not advised
- Grenada/Carriacou south of main hurricane belt but hit by Ivan 2004, Beryl 2024
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Calliaqua, St. Vincent, VC
- The Pitons & Sulphur Springs
- Tobago Cays Marine Park
- Grand Anse Beach, Grenada
- Underwater Sculpture Park, Grenada
- Pigeon Island, St. Lucia
- Bequia Admiralty Bay
Fly in for the best beach days
Suggested dates fall in December, typically the lowest-seaweed month ahead for Sunset Shores Hotel. Change them to match the live forecast above.
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Nearest airports
- Argyle Intl (St. Vincent) (SVD), ~6 km
Nearby resorts
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- Young Island Resort Calliaqua, St. Vincent, VC · 1 km
- Point Bay Resort Calliaqua, St. Vincent, VC · 1 km
- Blue Lagoon & Marina Calliaqua, St. Vincent, VC · 1 km
- Beaches Resort Saint Vincent Buccament, VC · 9 km
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