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Ocean City, MD

Maryland · Chesapeake & Delmarva · back water: Assawoman & Isle of Wight Bay

Reports here can be pinned to a numbered street, 1st to 146th.

Conditions right now

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Season

Quiet

typical for this month

14-day trend

Two weeks ago on the left, today on the right.

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Likely here in November

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.

  • Comb jellyHarmless

    Apr–Nov

    No stinging cells at all. Completely safe to hold.

Full species guide

If you get stung here

  1. Get out of the water and rinse with seawater — never fresh water.
  2. Lift tentacles off with a card or tweezers, don't rub with a towel.
  3. Hot water (as hot as you can stand, ~45°C) for 20 minutes, or a baking soda slurry.
  4. Call for help for chest pain, trouble breathing, or a very large sting area.
Full Soothe the Sting guide

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