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(14,583 posts) Mon Jun 1, 2026, 10:48 AM Yesterday

Any other coastal inhabitants experiencing any Sargassum weed inundations? [View all]

The Western coast of the Gulf of Mexico…not enjoying the beach at the moment.

After it’s had time to decompose a little, local surfers describe the remnants in the water as “shreaded wheat.” Let’s say it distracts from the surfing experience.

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Any other coastal inhabitants experiencing any Sargassum weed inundations? [View all] surfered Yesterday OP

Heading to Playa del Carmen on Wednesday for a little visit. Drum Yesterday #1

NOAA has a Sargassum weed tracking map. Looks like Playa del Carmen is getting some. If you haven't already done so.. surfered Yesterday #5

Very cool--thanks for the tips! Drum Yesterday #6

Yw surfered Yesterday #7

Yep..in south Florida, too. Deuxcents Yesterday #2

I just looked it up - had no idea there was a special name for this seaweed TBF Yesterday #3

Haven't heard of any around here, but it seems like for us mwmisses4289 Yesterday #4