Beaches we track

79 beaches along the Atlantic seaboard, Maine to the Florida Keys. Each one has live water conditions, the species you're likely to meet there, and every report people have logged.

New England

Cold, clear water. Lion's mane in spring, moon jellies all summer.

Moderate this month

Mid-Atlantic

Sea nettles push into the back bays as the water warms.

Peak season this month

Chesapeake & Delmarva

Peak sea nettle country — the bay side stings far more than the surf.

Peak season this month

Southeast

Cannonballs by the thousand, plus man o' war on easterly winds.

Peak season this month

Florida Atlantic

Year-round jelly activity. Man o' war and sea lice drive most beach flags.

Moderate this month