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VIMS jellyfish map for today, Mathews County
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NOAA Rappahannock River jellyfish map for today, Mathews County
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Mathews County Jellyfish Conditions
For Mathews County, jellyfish look moderate today. The latest NOAA Rappahannock River reading puts the median chance at 28%. Tomorrow looks light, around 24%. The five-day VIMS outlook looks lower, around 7%.
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 Mobjack Bay and Chesapeake Bay using NOAA Rappahannock River plus VIMS broad map.
Popular beach and water-access searches around Mathews County include Haven Beach. People often check this page for searches like Mathews County jellyfish report, Haven Beach jellyfish, and Mobjack Bay and Chesapeake Bay jellyfish conditions.
Popular Beaches and Water Access in Mathews County
- Haven Beach on Chesapeake Bay: Chesapeake Bay beach with sandy bottom shoreline, designated swimming area, parking, restrooms, marsh, and lagoon habitat. Official info.
Nearby Jellyfish Reports
If you are deciding where to go, these nearby Virginia reports are worth checking too.
- Gloucester County jellyfish report
- Middlesex County jellyfish report
- Lancaster County jellyfish report
- York 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 Mobjack Bay jellyfish
Mobjack Bay, off the lower York and the Chesapeake near Gloucester and Mathews, is salty enough to see sea nettles through the summer. Its shallow, protected waters can hold nettles once the season is underway. Check nearby bay and river readings during peak heat.
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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Mathews County Jellyfish FAQ
Are there jellyfish in Mathews County today?
The latest reading for Mathews County shows moderate jellyfish conditions, a 28% median chance as of 2026-07-08.
Where can you swim in Mathews County?
Popular swimming and water access spots in Mathews County include Haven Beach.
When are jellyfish worst in Mathews 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.