Conditions right now
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Season
Light
typical for this month
14-day trend
Two weeks ago on the left, today on the right.
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Likely here in October
The nettle capital of the coast. August and September in the bays are the worst of it; the surf side is often fine on the same day.
- Moon jellyMild sting
May–Oct
Barely registers on most skin — a faint prickle at worst. Sensitive spots like lips and inner arms can react.
- Comb jellyHarmless
Apr–Nov
No stinging cells at all. Completely safe to hold.
If you get stung here
- Get out of the water and rinse with seawater — never fresh water.
- Lift tentacles off with a card or tweezers, don't rub with a towel.
- Hot water (as hot as you can stand, ~45°C) for 20 minutes, or a baking soda slurry.
- Call for help for chest pain, trouble breathing, or a very large sting area.
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