North of the main belt, with shallow banks deflecting the mats. Nassau and Paradise Island see only light, hotel-raked amounts; Exuma's east-facing Emerald Bay is the one spot that gets more.
Is there sargassum in Bahamas right now?
Short answer: The Bahamas sits north of the main sargassum belt, and shallow banks help deflect the mats, so Nassau and Paradise Island see only light, hotel-raked amounts. The one spot that catches more is Great Exuma's east-facing Emerald Bay.
Our index currently rates Bahamas Likely Clear for September (98/100), 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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Sargassum in Bahamas: common questions
Is there seaweed in the Bahamas right now?
Nassau and Paradise Island are typically clear to light — check the live score above for today's estimate. Great Exuma's east coast can see more in mid-summer.
When is sargassum season in the Bahamas?
Roughly May through August, and lighter than most of the Caribbean because the islands sit north of the belt.
Which Bahamas resorts stay clearest?
Sandals Royal Bahamian on Nassau's north shore stays reliably light. Sandals Emerald Bay on Exuma faces more open water, so it's the more variable of the two.
Does Nassau get sargassum?
Only lightly. Nassau and Paradise Island are north of the main belt and their beaches are raked daily, so seaweed rarely disrupts a stay.