Villa Gauguin: sargassum, weather & water today
Akumal, MX · Riviera Maya, Mexico · 20.410, -87.304
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Sargassum season at Villa Gauguin
Sargassum risk at Villa Gauguin typically peaks around June (very high in a typical year). Months most likely to see heavy seaweed: May, June, July, August, September. Lowest-risk months: January, February, March, 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 (75%). Beach faces 52°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore.
| Month | Typical risk |
|---|---|
| January | Low |
| February | Low |
| March | Low |
| April | Moderate |
| May | High |
| June | Very high |
| July | Very high |
| August | High |
| September | High |
| October | Moderate |
| November | Low |
| December | Low |
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 Akumal, 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 Villa Gauguin. Change them to match the live forecast above.
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Nearest airports
- Tulum Intl (TQO), ~47 km
- Cancún Intl (CUN), ~83 km
Nearby resorts
- Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya Akumal, MX · 0 km
- Villas Flamingo Akumal, MX · 1 km
- Akumal Bay Beach Hotels Akumal, MX · 2 km
- Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa Akumal, MX · 2 km
- Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort Akumal, MX · 2 km
- Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa Xpu-Há, MX · 4 km
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