Jellyfish at Puek Tian Beach

หาดปึกเตียน · Cha-am · Gulf of Thailand

Risk today · 24 Oct 2026Moderate

Main factor: Jellyfish season in this area

Conditions or reports nearby make an encounter more likely.

Today the jellyfish risk at Puek Tian Beach is moderate. Main factor: jellyfish season in this area. In October it is usually moderate here. It is an estimate, not a guarantee: follow beach flags and lifeguards.

What to expect today

5-day outlook

  1. TodayModerate3 m/s S — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from S. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.1 m — Waves: up to 0.1 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.0 mm — Rain: 0 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  2. TomorrowModerate4 m/s S — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from S. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.3 m — Waves: up to 0.3 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.0 mm — Rain: 0 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  3. Mon 26Moderate4 m/s SE — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from SE. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.2 m — Waves: up to 0.2 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.2 mm — Rain: 2 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  4. Tue 27Moderate4 m/s N — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from N. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.4 m — Waves: up to 0.4 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.11 mm — Rain: 11 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  5. Wed 28Moderate4 m/s N — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from N. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.3 m — Waves: up to 0.3 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.6 mm — Rain: 6 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  6. Thu 29Moderate4 m/s NW — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from NW. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.2 m — Waves: up to 0.2 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.12 mm — Rain: 12 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.

Why this level

  • Other jellyfish and stinging plankton Moderateusual background
    jellyfish season in this area, usual for the season
  • Bluebottles (Portuguese man o’ war) Lowlowers risk
    below usual for the season
  • Box jellyfish Lowusual background
    calm water and rain, usual for the season

October is an average month for jellyfish on the western Gulf coast, the wind is light or along the shore, the sea is calm (waves ~0.1 m), so the risk level is moderate. There are no recent jellyfish reports.

Recent reports

No recent reports.

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Seasonality

Bars show the baseline seasonal risk for this coast; dots show official warnings nearby by month.

Puek Tian: jellyfish month by month

  1. 0%JanJanuary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 47% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. 5%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 5% of days. Onshore wind on 77% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 0%MarMarch: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 95% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  4. 0%AprApril: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 96% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  5. 0%MayMay: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 60% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 1%JunJune: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 17% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  7. 19%JulJuly: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 19% of days. Onshore wind on 15% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. 23%AugAugust: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 23% of days. Onshore wind on 13% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. 11%SepSeptember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 11% of days. Onshore wind on 15% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. 3%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 3% of days. Onshore wind on 21% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. 0%NovNovember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 22% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  12. 0%Dec2December: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 30% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 2.
  • typical level that month
  • bar and % — share of high-risk days
  • nofficial warnings, all years
  • neyewitness reports, all years

Coordinates: 12.9424, 100.0332

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Puek Tian Beach today?

Today's estimated risk is moderate; main factor: jellyfish season in this area. It is an estimate, not a guarantee: "no reports" does not mean there are no jellyfish. Check beach flags and follow lifeguards.

Have jellyfish been seen at Puek Tian Beach recently?

No reports in the last 14 days. It is an estimate, not a guarantee: "no reports" does not mean there are no jellyfish. Check beach flags and follow lifeguards.

In which months are jellyfish more likely at Puek Tian Beach?

Based on 2022–2026 weather, the risk is most often elevated in July, August, September. Official warnings nearby: 0.

Who do I call after a jellyfish sting?

Emergency medical services in Thailand: 1669 (free). Alert the beach lifeguard; if a box jellyfish is possible, pour vinegar over the sting for at least 30 seconds.