Sargassum at Radio Beach (Bimini): today's conditions
Clear
Clean, hit it
Radio Beach runs beside Alice Town, the main settlement of North Bimini, at the far western edge of the Bahamas. More village beach than resort strip, it is reached on foot from town, and locals swim here alongside passing visitors.
For Radio Beach everything fits in three morning essentials: the day's rating, 0 to 5, a map showing Bimini and its sector, and a word on what the satellite sweep picked up offshore.
Radio Beach on the sargassum map
What to know about this beach
The sand faces north-west, toward the Gulf Stream racing between Bimini and Florida. That means it turns its back on the easterly flow crossing the archipelago: the ocean-facing shores of the eastern and southern Bahamas intercept rafts long before anything works its way around to here.
This western shore counts as a structural refuge, and Shell Beach, just south on South Bimini, shares the same cover. The powerful current running along the coast sweeps northward whatever drifts close, which keeps loaded episodes rare rather than routine.
Frequently asked questions
Does Radio Beach see much sargassum?
It is the exception rather than the rule. Angled north-west toward the Gulf Stream, the beach turns away from the easterly flow, and the current sweeps northward whatever drifts near this shore.
Why does Bimini count as a refuge?
Because the district lies at the far west of the archipelago: the eastern and southern faces of the Bahamas intercept rafts long before. Bimini's west-side beaches combine wind shelter with a current that works against landings.
Do Radio Beach and Shell Beach tell the same story?
They share the same sheltered face, Radio on North Bimini and Shell on South Bimini. Their ratings usually move together, which keeps the choice simple: pick whichever is closer to where you are staying.
When should I check the map for Alice Town?
In the morning, right after the rating is recalculated with the latest satellite imagery of the sector. The beach is a short walk from town, so the check fits neatly into the stroll down.