Beaches and Sargassum

[Marius]

We are coming in 2 weeks. We heard that Saline was covered???? Any one wants to update... Any comment on any beach would be appreciated.....

 

[cec1]

We are coming in 2 weeks. We heard that Saline was covered???? Any one wants to update... Any comment on any beach would be appreciated.....

With respect to your concern, are you aware that sargassum comes-&-goes? That is, Saline’s condition today is not an indicator of what it will be in a couple of days or in two weeks. Sargassum in the sea ebbs-&-flows . . . and the Collectivité, as well as local merchants (especially at St. Jean), endeavor to get the weed cleaned-up as asap. Any update about the situation today, thus, is more or less meaningless in terms of what it’ll be in two weeks. (Of course, I understand that everyone wants pristine conditions at his / her favorite beach, but numerous other beaches can offer you a backup plan.) Bonne chance!

 

[Marius]

After vacationing in St Barth many years, I understand your point but it has nothing to do with my question. But thanks for the lecture. If anyone else wants to give an update on the beach please do....

 

[cec1]

After vacationing in St Barth many years, I understand your point but it has nothing to do with my question. But thanks for the lecture. If anyone else wants to give an update on the beach please do....

You clearly don’t know a “lecture” when you see one. I hope that you have a great St. Barths visit, in all its aspects & will look forward to reading about your time there.

 

[elgreaux]

I agree with cec1 - no one has a crystal ball as to what the condition of any beach will be tomorrow much less in two weeks, it changes from day to day and sometimes you can simply see the sargassum rolling in, then there are conditions that wash it away... and so it ebbs and flows...

 

[le_reve]

After vacationing in St Barth many years, I understand your point but it has nothing to do with my question. But thanks for the lecture. If anyone else wants to give an update on the beach please do....

A lecture? LOL - please. Like everyone else here has mentioned, we can't see into the future.

I was at St Jean yesterday and it was crystal clear. This morning I see loads of it coming in to the Flamands area after seeing none for awhile. Hence the ebbs and flows. That's how it works.

 

[Gables]

I’ve spent the last 2 days on St. Jean. Zero sargassum.

 

[Amery]

Agreed on all points above regarding the unpredictability of sargassum. In mid April both Saline and Gouverneur were pretty covered. Flamands and St Jean tended to stay fairly clear but (as mentioned) it varied day to day with weather as it depends upon wind/currents. I would suggest you try the "Windy" app as it shows which way the wind is blowing.
As to a lecture? Dennis is one of the best St Barth professors! I will happily take notes from him any day

 

[cec1]

Agreed on all points above regarding the unpredictability of sargassum. In late April both Saline and Gouverneur were pretty covered. Flamands and St Jean tended to stay fairly clear but (as mentioned) it varied day to day with weather as it depends upon wind/currents. I would suggest you try the "Windy" app as it shows which way the wind is blowing.
As to a lecture? Dennis is one of the best St Barth professors! I will happily take notes from him any day

Merci beaucoup!

 

[cassidain]

no one has a crystal ball as to what the condition of any beach will be tomorrow much less in two weeks

Exactement

 

[cassidain]

Bonne chance!

No good deed goes unpunished

 

[davesmom]

After vacationing in St Barth many years, I understand your point but it has nothing to do with my question. But thanks for the lecture. If anyone else wants to give an update on the beach please do....

Marius, that was not a nice response to a very amazing person. Try to do better.