Likely Clear · 85Pick the leeward coast

The windward east and south coast gets heavy seasonal sargassum, but nearly every resort sits on the sheltered leeward west coast (Rodney Bay, Castries, Soufrière), which is rarely affected.

Current conditions

Sargassum level
Likely Clear
Score 85/100
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 St. Lucia, rated

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Likely Clear · 85Sandals/Beaches
Rodney Bay / Pigeon Island · faces W
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Sandals Halcyon Beach Likely Clear · 85Sandals/Beaches
Choc Bay, Castries · faces NW
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Sandals Regency La Toc Likely Clear · 85Sandals/Beaches
La Toc Bay, Castries · faces SW
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The BodyHoliday Likely Clear · 85
Cariblue Beach, Cap Estate · faces NW
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Royalton Saint Lucia Likely Clear · 85
Smugglers Cove, Cap Estate · faces NW
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Jade Mountain / Anse Chastanet Likely Clear · 85
Anse Chastanet, Soufrière · faces W
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Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort Likely Clear · 85
Sugar Beach (the Pitons) · faces W
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Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa Potentially Heavy · 15
Coconut Bay, Vieux Fort (windward) · faces SE
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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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