Latest Maps Near Suffolk
VIMS jellyfish map for today, Suffolk
Low
NOAA James River jellyfish map for today, Suffolk
Low
Recent Trend in Suffolk
Lower than yesterday (down from 33%). Over the last week or so, this spot has usually read moderate.
Suffolk Jellyfish Conditions
For Suffolk, jellyfish look light today. The latest NOAA James River reading puts the median chance at 24%. Tomorrow looks light, around 24%. The five-day VIMS outlook looks lower, around 4%.
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 Nansemond River and James River using VIMS broad map; nearby NOAA James River context.
Popular beach and water-access searches around Suffolk include Bennett's Creek Park. People often check this page for searches like Suffolk jellyfish report, Bennett's Creek Park jellyfish, and Nansemond River and James River jellyfish conditions.
Popular Beaches and Water Access in Suffolk
- Bennett's Creek Park on Nansemond River: Nansemond River access through Bennett's Creek with boat ramp, small beach access, kayak dock, fishing pier, and crabbing. Official info.
Nearby Jellyfish Reports
If you are deciding where to go, these nearby Virginia reports are worth checking too.
- Isle of Wight County jellyfish report
- Newport News jellyfish report
- Portsmouth jellyfish report
- Chesapeake 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 Nansemond River jellyfish
The Nansemond River in Suffolk feeds into the lower James and salty Hampton Roads, so its lower reaches can see sea nettles in summer. Access points like Bennett's Creek are useful for a local check. Farther upstream the water tends to run fresher.
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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Suffolk Jellyfish FAQ
Are there jellyfish in Suffolk today?
The latest reading for Suffolk shows light jellyfish conditions, a 24% median chance as of 2026-07-09.
Where can you swim in Suffolk?
Popular swimming and water access spots in Suffolk include Bennett's Creek Park.
When are jellyfish worst in Suffolk?
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.