Likely Clear · 96Usually clear

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.

Current conditions

Sargassum level
Likely Clear
Score 96/100
Swimming
Good
Water generally clear
Expected for
August
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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 August 8, 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 Bahamas, rated

Sandals Royal Bahamian Likely Clear · 96Sandals/Beaches
Cable Beach, Nassau · faces N
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Baha Mar (Grand Hyatt / SLS / Rosewood) Likely Clear · 96
Cable Beach, Nassau · faces N
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Atlantis Paradise Island Likely Clear · 96
Cabbage/Paradise Beach, Paradise Island · faces N
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The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Likely Clear · 96
Cabbage Beach, Paradise Island · faces N
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Sandals Emerald Bay (becoming Beaches Exuma) Likely Clear · 85Sandals/Beaches
Emerald Bay, Great Exuma · faces NE
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Grand Isle Resort & Spa Likely Clear · 85
Emerald Bay, Great Exuma · faces NE
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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:

The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Aruba · Palm Beach
Likely Clear · 99Get a price quote
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Aruba · Palm Beach
Likely Clear · 99Get a price quote
Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
Aruba · Palm Beach
Likely Clear · 99Get a price quote
Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino
Aruba · Palm Beach
Likely Clear · 99Get a price quote
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