When to Go

When to Go

Palm Beach and Treasure Coast beaches are warm, clear, and sparkling all year long, but the best time to get in the water is between December and March. The shorelines are often more crowded then, but you don't have to worry about jellyfish or sea lice when you take a dip. Sea lice can cause welts, blisters, and rashes. The crowds thin out during summer and fall months, which is inviting, but jellyfish and sea lice can be a problem then.

Anyone who has ever been stung by a jellyfish knows how painful the soft-bodied animals can be, especially if you have allergies. Sea lice can cause welts, blisters, and rashes that show up under bathing suits after you've left the water. No one wants that.