An east-facing coast where an offshore reef calms the waves but doesn't block the seaweed — expect meaningful sargassum in season.
Is there sargassum in Puerto Morelos right now?
Short answer: Puerto Morelos is an east-facing coast where an offshore reef calms the waves but doesn't block the seaweed — so expect meaningful sargassum in season, roughly May through August. Resorts rake their beaches daily.
Our index currently rates Puerto Morelos Potentially Heavy for September (37/100), refreshed September 22, 2026. See the resorts, rated ↓
Current conditions
Our estimate: this beach can see heavier sargassum in season. Many resorts rake and clean their beach daily, so confirm current conditions 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 Puerto Morelos, 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 Puerto Morelos: common questions
Is there seaweed in Puerto Morelos right now?
The east-facing beaches can see meaningful sargassum May–August — check the live score above. The reef calms the water but doesn't stop the seaweed, so resorts rake daily.
When is sargassum season in Puerto Morelos?
About May through August, peaking mid-summer; winter is clearest.
How do I avoid seaweed near Puerto Morelos?
Base yourself on a leeward beach instead — Cozumel's west coast, Isla Mujeres' Playa Norte, or Costa/Playa Mujeres all stay far clearer. A Pixie advisor can match you to the right resort for your dates.
Which beaches near Puerto Morelos are clearest?
Not the east-facing coast itself — for clear water, the leeward beaches of Cozumel and Isla Mujeres, or Costa/Playa Mujeres north of Cancún, are the reliable choices.