Is there stinging plankton or sea lice on Nha Trang beaches, especially near Selectum, and what time of day is it less noticeable?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
Recent reports from late June to early July say there is stinging plankton on the beach near Selectum in Nha Trang on most days, but it feels more irritating than severe. It can be absent in the morning and return by evening, while midday after 11:00 is less predictable.
What the community said
The latest update from the beach near Selectum says the plankton may be absent early in the morning, but if you usually go after 11:00, calm sting-free swimming during the day is not guaranteed.
15 days ago Selectum
Over several days near Selectum, the pattern was that mornings could be clear, but the stinging plankton returned by evening. If you want to reduce the chance of getting bitten, going to the beach earlier seems better.
15 days ago Selectum
Travelers reported that from June 30 to July 4 there was stinging plankton every day on the beach near Selectum. The sensation was described as noticeable but moderate—annoying, though not as harsh as a nettle-like sting.
15 days ago June 30–July 4, Selectum