Sargassum at Elliott Key today
Thursday, October 22, 2026 · calculated 1 hr. ago · satellite from Oct 21
An island in Biscayne National Park facing the open Atlantic. It is reached only by boat: there is no bridge or regular ferry.
Now
Clean
Sargassum Meter 0 of 10
0 = no sargassum · 10 = beach covered. How we measure
NE 30 km/hWind
Along the coast: little effect
0.9 mWaves
Moderate waves
27 °CWater
Pleasant for swimming
7-day forecast
Monday to Wednesday: trend, not a firm forecast
Dashed: trend
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Frequently asked questions
What time is there least sargassum at Elliott Key?
It depends on wind and tide: with an onshore wind more sargassum reaches the shore as the day goes on, so early morning is usually best. Today, October 22, 2026, Elliott Key reads 0 out of 10 (Clean) with wind NE 30 km/h.
Can you swim at Elliott Key today?
Today, October 22, 2026, Elliott Key is clean (0 out of 10): there is no sargassum in the way. Always follow the lifeguard flags.
How is the Sargassum Meter calculated?
We combine satellite imagery and wind data with community reports into an index from 0 to 10: clean up to 3, moderate up to 6 and heavy sargassum from 7.
How we measure
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