Likely Clear · 70Usually light

Just north of Cancún, the Costa/Playa Mujeres stretch is partly shadowed by Isla Mujeres and sits off the main current path — the strongest clear-beach story on the mainland, and where the big new all-inclusives are.

Current conditions

Sargassum level
Likely Clear
Score 70/100
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 Playa Mujeres, rated

Secrets Playa Mujeres Likely Clear · 70
Playa Mujeres · faces NE-sheltered
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SLS Playa Mujeres Likely Clear · 70
Playa Mujeres · faces NE-sheltered
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Excellence Playa Mujeres Likely Clear · 70
Playa Mujeres · faces NE-sheltered
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Dreams Playa Mujeres Likely Clear · 70
Playa Mujeres · faces NE-sheltered
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TRS Coral / Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Likely Clear · 70
Playa Costa Mujeres · faces NE-sheltered
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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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