Jellyfish at Kai Bae Beach

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Risk today · 24 Oct 2026Moderate

Main factor: Waves toward the shore

Conditions or reports nearby make an encounter more likely.

Today the jellyfish risk at Kai Bae Beach is moderate. Main factor: waves toward the shore. 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 S — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from S. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.1 m — Waves: up to 0.1 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.7 mm — Rain: 7 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  2. TomorrowModerate4 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.
  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.0.3 m — Waves: up to 0.3 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.
  4. Tue 27Moderate2 m/s N — Wind: up to 2 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.0 mm — Rain: 0 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  5. Wed 28Moderate3 m/s N — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from N. 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.
  6. Thu 29Moderate2 m/s S — Wind: up to 2 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.14 mm — Rain: 14 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.

Why this level

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

October is an average month for jellyfish on the eastern Gulf coast, the wind blows offshore, 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.

Kai Bae: jellyfish month by month

  1. 0%JanJanuary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 38% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. 5%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 5% of days. Onshore wind on 65% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 9%MarMarch: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 9% of days. Onshore wind on 60% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  4. 0%AprApril: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 42% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  5. 0%MayMay: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 55% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 31%JunJune: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 31% of days. Onshore wind on 97% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  7. 42%Jul3July: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 42% of days. Onshore wind on 92% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 3.
  8. 52%AugAugust: Usually high risk. High risk on 52% of days. Onshore wind on 94% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. 30%SepSeptember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 30% of days. Onshore wind on 89% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. 18%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 18% of days. Onshore wind on 30% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. 0%Nov1November: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 12% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
  12. 0%DecDecember: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 16% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  • typical level that month
  • bar and % — share of high-risk days
  • nofficial warnings, all years
  • neyewitness reports, all years

Coordinates: 12.0236, 102.2900

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Kai Bae Beach today?

Today's estimated risk is moderate; main factor: waves toward the shore. 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 Kai Bae 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 Kai Bae 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.