Live Cozumel beach cam & seaweed check
Watch Cozumel in real time, then cross-check today’s rating below. Cams are the fastest way to see actual sand conditions before you commit to a beach day.
What to look for on the cam
- Brown lines at the waterline — fresh sargassum landing. Worse after onshore wind.
- Water colour — turquoise is clear; murky brown-green near shore means seaweed offshore.
- Time of day — check mornings. Crews often clear resort beaches by mid-morning, but new mats can arrive by afternoon.
- Empty vs busy sand — raked, groomed sand with sunbeds usually means an actively maintained (cleaner) beach.
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Where to stay in Cozumel
Beachfront picks chosen for beach position and seaweed-cleanup reputation.
Presidente InterContinental Cozumel Resort & Spa
Flagship luxury resort on half a mile of sheltered leeward sand a short drive south of San Miguel. Its west-facing beach is one of the most reliably seaweed-free hotel shores in Quintana Roo, and it hosts a live webcam so you can check for yourself.
Cozumel Palace
Upscale all-inclusive on the calm west coast just south of downtown. It fronts rocky ledges and a small beach with direct snorkel access, positions that rarely collect sargassum on the island's lee side.
The Westin Cozumel
Modern resort on the quiet northern stretch of the leeward shore with a small beach and infinity pools. The west-facing position keeps drift seaweed rare, and staff clear what little arrives.
Playa Azul Beach Hotel
Small family-run beachfront hotel on a sandy leeward cove north of town, popular with divers. Its west orientation means the beach typically stays clear through summer with light daily raking.
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