Crazy jellyfish sting in NJ!

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by maddogg, Sep 12, 2013.

  1. maddogg

    maddogg Well-Known Member

    173
    Aug 29, 2013
    Whats up yo? So I went to get wet today at my secret nj surf spot, figured I'd get a taste of what's coming tomorrow, surf was small at best though, looked like mid july out there, minus the shoobies and all.
    So I'm just minding my own business waiting, like forever, for a little bump that I might even be able to catch on the longboard, and I get this wicked jellyfish sting on ma leg!! Kinda looks like these: https://www.google.com/search?q=por...wLO0ID4Ag&ved=0CDkQsAQ&biw=1401&bih=955&dpr=1
    But I don't own a camera, can't show you a pic, but just like that.
    Anyways, be safe, you never can be too careful. You never know whats lurking in that dirty jersey water...
     
  2. aka pumpmaster

    aka pumpmaster Well-Known Member

    Apr 30, 2008
    Just wait. In a few weeks it will sting like that again for no reason.
     

  3. sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

    Jun 17, 2013
    The beaches are officially off limits due to a jellyfishnado outbreak. I got nailed pretty good yesterday by big moon jellies, and now they are invading our beaches in full force. What's really fun is to scoop one up from above, so you can palm the top of it while it hangs/drips upside down on your hand. Then even though you get stung on the wrist, it is worth it after you nail your bro on the back with it as he is looking at the horizon waiting for a set to magically appear. Good times! (Don't do this with a Portuguese man-o-war!).
     
  4. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
  5. waterbaby

    waterbaby Well-Known Member

    Oct 1, 2012
    do you get Portugese man-of-war that far north?
     
  6. brewengineer

    brewengineer Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2011
    Probably an Atlantic Box jelly.
     
  7. Dyldo

    Dyldo Well-Known Member

    87
    Sep 3, 2013
    I saw one last September in long branch
     
  8. dlrouen

    dlrouen Well-Known Member

    814
    Jun 6, 2012
    It could have been a crackhead that got a hold of the wrong stuff!
     
  9. 34thStreetSurfing

    34thStreetSurfing Well-Known Member

    474
    Aug 13, 2009
    Probably a two headed man-of-war
     
  10. huuor

    huuor Well-Known Member

    114
    Mar 29, 2012
    This stuff is for real. These stings are painful. I recommend that you stay out of the water for at least a week until they dissipate. I should know. I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night...
     
  11. huuor

    huuor Well-Known Member

    114
    Mar 29, 2012
    Seems as though the jellies have attracted 'attention'. Heck - everyone stay out of the water - it's just too dangerous!
    ocearch.jpg
     
  12. Gilman Photography

    Gilman Photography Well-Known Member

    227
    Feb 21, 2012
    this is why I always carry vinegar in my car, saved me big time this past Sunday at Sebastian