Jellyfishes in South Carolina in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see jellyfishes in South Carolina. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 1,311 of the 4,123 sightings logged across the year (31.8%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for jellyfishes in South Carolina
31.8%
of yearly sightings
1,311
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
4,123
verified records a year
March 18.9%, April 31.8%, May 16.6%. Busiest month is April at 31.8%.
4,123 verified observations of jellyfishes in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When jellyfishes are recorded in South Carolina
Peak month
April
1,311 records (31.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 148 | 3.6% |
| February | 169 | 4.1% |
| Marchpeak | 781 | 18.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 1,311 | 31.8% |
| Maypeak | 685 | 16.6% |
| June | 379 | 9.2% |
| July | 103 | 2.5% |
| August | 136 | 3.3% |
| September | 94 | 2.3% |
| October | 101 | 2.4% |
| November | 99 | 2.4% |
| December | 117 | 2.8% |
Jellyfishes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Cannonball Jelly | 2,968 |
| Mushroom Jelly | 434 |
| Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly | 201 |
| Southern Moon Jelly | 121 |
| Bay Nettle | 22 |
| Atlantic Sea Nettle | 12 |
| Pink Meanie | 5 |
| Australian Spotted Jelly | 4 |
In South Carolina, April carries 31.8% of the year's jellyfishes sightings, about 23.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (18.9%) into April, and it heads toward May (16.6%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The jellyfishes most often recorded in South Carolina are Cannonball Jelly, Mushroom Jelly and Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which jellyfishes you are most likely to see
- Cannonball Jelly2,968 records
- Mushroom Jelly434 records
- Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly201 records
- Southern Moon Jelly121 records
- Bay Nettle22 records
- Atlantic Sea Nettle12 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see jellyfishes in South Carolina in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 1,311 of the 4,123 verified jellyfishes sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 31.8% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see jellyfishes in South Carolina?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, March and May.
What month is best for jellyfishes in South Carolina?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 4,123 verified observations.
Which jellyfishes are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+
The most-recorded species in South Carolina are Cannonball Jelly, Mushroom Jelly and Dwarf Lion's Mane Jelly, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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