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Seaside Heights

New Jersey · Mid-Atlantic · back water: Barnegat Bay

Conditions right now

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Season

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14-day trend

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Likely here in October

Sea nettles build through July as the back bays warm past 78°F. Ocean beaches usually stay clearer than the bays behind them.

  • Moon jellyMild sting

    May–Oct

    Barely registers on most skin — a faint prickle at worst. Sensitive spots like lips and inner arms can react.

  • Portuguese man o' warSevere sting

    Oct–Apr

    Severe, whip-like pain that can spread. Systemic reactions happen. Seek help for chest pain, trouble breathing, or a large sting area.

  • 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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