Flagged among the earliest-hit islands — but that's the windward east/southeast. The leeward northwest and west resort beaches (Dickenson Bay, Jolly, Five Islands) stay largely clear.
Is there sargassum in Antigua right now?
Short answer: Antigua is flagged among the earliest-hit islands — but that's its windward east and southeast. The leeward northwest and west resort beaches (Dickenson Bay, Jolly Beach, Five Islands) stay largely clear.
Our index currently rates Antigua Likely Clear for September (89/100), refreshed September 22, 2026. See the resorts, rated ↓
Current conditions
Our estimate: barely any sargassum this month — typically one of the more reliably clear beaches. Conditions still change day to day, so confirm with the resort.
An estimate modeled from live satellite readings (USF / NOAA AFAI) + 15-year seasonal history + beach orientation · refreshed September 22, 2026. Conditions change daily and many resorts rake their beach each morning — always confirm current conditions with the resort before you travel.
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Resorts in Antigua, rated
Beaches our model rates clearer this month
These are estimates, not a judgment of any resort — many properties clean their beach daily. If you’d prefer a beach our model rates clearer this month, these score well:
Sargassum in Antigua: common questions
Is there sargassum in Antigua right now?
The northwest resort beaches like Dickenson Bay are usually clear — check the live score above. The seaweed concentrates on the exposed east and southeast coasts.
Which Antigua beaches have the least seaweed?
The leeward northwest and west — Dickenson Bay (Sandals Grande Antigua), Jolly Beach and Five Islands — face away from the belt and stay clearest.
When is sargassum season in Antigua?
May through August on the windward side. Antigua can be among the earlier islands to see arrivals, but the sheltered west-coast resorts are largely spared.
Is Sandals Grande Antigua affected by sargassum?
Rarely — it sits on Dickenson Bay on the protected northwest coast, one of the island's most dependable clear beaches.