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VIMS jellyfish map for today, Gloucester County
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NOAA James River jellyfish map for today, Gloucester County
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Gloucester County Jellyfish Conditions
For Gloucester County, jellyfish look light today. The latest NOAA James River reading puts the median chance at 23%. Tomorrow looks light, around 16%. The five-day VIMS outlook looks lower, around 6%.
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 York River, Mobjack Bay, and Chesapeake Bay using VIMS broad map; nearby NOAA James River context.
Popular beach and water-access searches around Gloucester County include Gloucester Point Beach Park. People often check this page for searches like Gloucester County jellyfish report, Gloucester Point Beach Park jellyfish, and York River, Mobjack Bay, and Chesapeake Bay jellyfish conditions.
Popular Beaches and Water Access in Gloucester County
- Gloucester Point Beach Park on York River: Sandy York River beach below the Coleman Bridge with swimming, fishing pier, restrooms, parking, and picnic areas. Official info.
Nearby Jellyfish Reports
If you are deciding where to go, these nearby Virginia reports are worth checking too.
- Yorktown jellyfish report
- York County jellyfish report
- James City County jellyfish report
- Mathews County 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 York River jellyfish
The York River can see sea nettles in summer, concentrated toward the lower river and its mouth at the bay where the water is saltier. Beaches like Yorktown and Gloucester Point are worth a daily check during the warm months. Upstream reaches tend to run fresher and lighter.
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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Gloucester County Jellyfish FAQ
Are there jellyfish in Gloucester County today?
The latest reading for Gloucester County shows light jellyfish conditions, a 23% median chance as of 2026-07-08.
Where can you swim in Gloucester County?
Popular swimming and water access spots in Gloucester County include Gloucester Point Beach Park.
When are jellyfish worst in Gloucester 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.