Heard there was a jellyfish bloom on south coast in 2026 still happening

There have indeed been periodic jellyfish blooms reported on the south and southwest coast in 2026, with stings noted at popular swimming bays. Blooms are typically transient (days to a couple of weeks) and patchy, drifting along the coast with currents and winds. Status changes fast; ask at your guesthouse the morning of your swim and look for warning flags or signs. If a bloom is active: avoid open-sea swimming and swim in calm sheltered bays only with a rash vest covering arms and torso. If stung: rinse the area with SEA WATER (not fresh water, fresh water makes the cells fire more venom), remove any visible tentacles with a stick or gloved hand (not bare fingers), then soak in VINEGAR for 30 seconds (most guesthouses keep a bottle in jellyfish season), then hot water (about 45C, as hot as you can tolerate without burning) for 20 to 40 minutes to break down the toxin. Seek medical help if pain is severe, swelling spreads, or any breathing difficulty.