Jellyfish at Bang Bao Bay (Koh Kood)

อ่าวบางเบ้า · Koh Kood · Gulf of Thailand

Risk today · 24 Oct 2026Moderate

Main factor: Stronger wind than usual

Conditions or reports nearby make an encounter more likely.

Today the jellyfish risk at Bang Bao Bay (Koh Kood) Beach is moderate. Main factor: stronger wind than usual. 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 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.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.0.3 m — Waves: up to 0.3 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.0.5 m — Waves: up to 0.5 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.5 mm — Rain: 5 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  4. Tue 27Moderate3 m/s E — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from E. 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.0 mm — Rain: 0 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  5. Wed 28Moderate2 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.0.2 m — Waves: up to 0.2 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.1 mm — Rain: 1 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  6. Thu 29Moderate1 m/s SW — Wind: up to 1 m/s, blowing from SW. 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.11 mm — Rain: 11 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 · stronger wind than usual · waves toward the shore
  • 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 ~0.2 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 Bao Bay (Koh Kood): jellyfish month by month

  1. 0%JanJanuary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 64% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. 5%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 5% of days. Onshore wind on 50% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 6%MarMarch: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 6% of days. Onshore wind on 21% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  4. 0%AprApril: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 8% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  5. 0%MayMay: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 44% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 28%Jun1June: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 28% of days. Onshore wind on 90% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
  7. 44%JulJuly: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 44% of days. Onshore wind on 87% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. 45%AugAugust: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 45% of days. Onshore wind on 88% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. 43%SepSeptember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 43% of days. Onshore wind on 85% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. 21%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 21% of days. Onshore wind on 47% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. 0%NovNovember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 51% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  12. 0%DecDecember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 74% 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: 11.6112, 102.5349

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Bang Bao Bay (Koh Kood) today?

Today's estimated risk is moderate; main factor: stronger wind than usual. 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 Bao Bay (Koh Kood) 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 Bao Bay (Koh Kood)?

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.