Jellyfish at Bang Niang Beach

หาดบางเนียง · Khao Lak · Andaman Sea

Risk today · 24 Oct 2026Moderate

Main factor: Calm water and rain

Conditions or reports nearby make an encounter more likely.

Today the jellyfish risk at Bang Niang Beach is moderate. Main factor: calm water and rain. 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. TodayModerate4 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.0.4 m — Waves: up to 0.4 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.17 mm — Rain: 17 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  2. TomorrowModerate3 m/s W — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from W. 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.9 mm — Rain: 9 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  3. Mon 26Low2 m/s SE — Wind: up to 2 m/s, blowing from SE. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.5 m — Waves: up to 0.5 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.30 mm — Rain: 30 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  4. Tue 27Low3 m/s SE — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from SE. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.6 m — Waves: up to 0.6 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.17 mm — Rain: 17 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  5. Wed 28Low3 m/s SE — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from SE. 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.22 mm — Rain: 22 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  6. Thu 29Low2 m/s NE — Wind: up to 2 m/s, blowing from NE. 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.3 mm — Rain: 3 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.

Why this level

  • Box jellyfish Moderateusual background
    calm water and rain, usual for the season
  • Other jellyfish and stinging plankton Lowraises risk
    above usual for the season · stronger wind than usual · waves toward the shore
  • Bluebottles (Portuguese man o’ war) Lowlowers risk
    below usual for the season

October is an average month for jellyfish in Khao Lak, the wind is light or along the shore, the sea is calm (waves ~0.4 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.

Bang Niang: jellyfish month by month

  1. 0%JanJanuary: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 4% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. 0%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 9% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 8%Mar2March: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 8% of days. Onshore wind on 24% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 2.
  4. 63%AprApril: Usually high risk. High risk on 63% of days. Onshore wind on 54% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  5. 56%MayMay: Usually high risk. High risk on 56% of days. Onshore wind on 70% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 9%Jun1June: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 9% of days. Onshore wind on 97% of days. Official warnings: 1.
  7. 0%JulJuly: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 97% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. 0%AugAugust: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 98% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. 1%Sep1September: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 93% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
  10. 1%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 49% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. 0%Nov2November: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 18% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 2.
  12. 0%Dec1December: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 0% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
  • typical level that month
  • bar and % — share of high-risk days
  • nofficial warnings, all years
  • neyewitness reports, all years

Coordinates: 8.6664, 98.2425

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Bang Niang Beach today?

Today's estimated risk is moderate; main factor: calm water and rain. 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 Bang Niang 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 Bang Niang Beach?

Based on 2022–2026 weather, the risk is most often elevated in March, April, May. Official warnings nearby: 1.

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.