Sargassum at Smathers Beach today
Thursday, October 22, 2026 · calculated 56 min. ago · satellite from Oct 21
Now
Clean
Sargassum Meter 0 of 10
0 = no sargassum · 10 = beach covered. How we measure
N 15 km/hWind
Keeps sargassum away from the beach
No dataWaves
28 °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 Smathers Beach?
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, Smathers Beach reads 0 out of 10 (Clean) with wind N 15 km/h.
Can you swim at Smathers Beach today?
Today, October 22, 2026, Smathers Beach 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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