Latest Maps Near Accomack County
VIMS jellyfish map for today, Accomack County
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NOAA Rappahannock River jellyfish map for today, Accomack County
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Recent Trend in Accomack County
About the same as yesterday (34%). Over the last week or so, this spot has usually read moderate.
Accomack County Jellyfish Conditions
For Accomack County, jellyfish look moderate today. The latest NOAA Rappahannock River reading puts the median chance at 33%. Tomorrow looks moderate, around 28%. The five-day VIMS outlook looks lower, around 3%.
This looks like a middle-of-the-road Virginia spot for jellyfish today. Jellyfish can vary here, so today's map matters more than a rule of thumb. For this page, we check Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Sound, and Atlantic Ocean using NOAA Rappahannock River plus VIMS broad map.
Popular beach and water-access searches around Accomack County include Chincoteague Beach and Tangier Island. People often check this page for searches like Accomack County jellyfish report, Chincoteague Beach jellyfish, and Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Sound, and Atlantic Ocean jellyfish conditions.
Popular Beaches and Water Access in Accomack County
- Chincoteague Beach on Atlantic Ocean: High-search Accomack County beach area around Chincoteague and Assateague, useful for Eastern Shore jellyfish checks.
- Tangier Island on Tangier Sound: Bay island and waterfront destination in Accomack County, useful for Chesapeake Bay and Tangier Sound jellyfish searches.
Nearby Jellyfish Reports
If you are deciding where to go, these nearby Virginia reports are worth checking too.
- Northampton County jellyfish report
- Northumberland County jellyfish report
- Mathews County jellyfish report
- Virginia Beach jellyfish report
The maps above are the latest VIMS and NOAA guidance we have for this area. We save each day's reading so this report can get more useful over time.
About Chesapeake Bay jellyfish
The Chesapeake Bay is the heart of Virginia's sea nettle season. The saltier lower bay and the river mouths light up first and stay active longest, mostly from early summer through fall. The peak is usually the hottest stretch of mid to late summer.
Beach Bag Sting Kit
A few simple items make a jellyfish sting easier to handle and less likely in the first place. Here is what we suggest keeping in the beach bag during sea nettle season.
- Sting relief gel: A small tube of after-sting gel to soothe the burn and itch once you are out of the water. Check price
- Small bottle of vinegar: Handy for travel to tropical beaches where local guidance calls for it, though it is not a clear win for bay sea nettles. Check price
- Rash guard: A long-sleeve swim shirt covers skin that sea nettles would otherwise reach, cutting down on stings. Check price
- Water shoes: Protect your feet from stings and shells in the shallow water where jellyfish can drift near the bottom. Check price
- Tweezers and first-aid kit: Fine tweezers let you lift off stuck tentacles safely instead of using bare fingers. Check price
- Reef-safe sunscreen: Round out the beach bag with sunscreen that is easier on the water you are swimming in. Check price
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Accomack County Jellyfish FAQ
Are there jellyfish in Accomack County today?
The latest reading for Accomack County shows moderate jellyfish conditions, a 33% median chance as of 2026-07-09.
Where can you swim in Accomack County?
Popular swimming and water access spots in Accomack County include Chincoteague Beach and Tangier Island.
When are jellyfish worst in Accomack County?
Jellyfish can vary here, so today's map matters more than a rule of thumb. In Virginia and the Chesapeake Bay, jellyfish are typically most common from mid-summer through early fall, when the water is warmest.
Source maps are model guidance from VIMS and NOAA/NCCOS. They are useful for a quick beach check, but they do not count jellyfish in the water and may not match conditions at every shoreline.