Jellyfish at Ta Yai Beach
หาดตายาย · Koh Larn · Gulf of Thailand
Main factor: Jellyfish season in this area
Conditions or reports nearby make an encounter more likely.
Today the jellyfish risk at Ta Yai 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
- Other jellyfish and stinging planktonModerate
5-day outlook
- TodayModerate6 m/s S — Wind: up to 6 m/s, blowing from S. 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.
- TomorrowModerate5 m/s SE — Wind: up to 5 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.1 mm — Rain: 1 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
- Mon 26Moderate6 m/s SE — Wind: up to 6 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.6 mm — Rain: 6 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
- Tue 27Moderate6 m/s NE — Wind: up to 6 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.6 mm — Rain: 6 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
- Wed 28Moderate6 m/s NE — Wind: up to 6 m/s, blowing from NE. 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.
- Thu 29Low5 m/s NE — Wind: up to 5 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.14 mm — Rain: 14 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
Why this level
Total: Moderate Other jellyfish and stinging plankton
- Other jellyfish and stinging plankton Moderateusual backgroundjellyfish season in this area, usual for the season
- Box jellyfish Lowusual backgroundcalm water and rain, usual for the season
- Bluebottles (Portuguese man o’ war) Lowlowers riskbelow 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
Ta Yai: jellyfish month by month
- 0%JanJanuary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 67% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- 5%Feb1February: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 5% of days. Onshore wind on 32% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
- 10%MarMarch: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 10% of days. Onshore wind on 10% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- 0%AprApril: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 7% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- 0%MayMay: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 9% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- 0%Jun1June: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 16% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
- 19%Jul2July: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 19% of days. Onshore wind on 25% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 2.
- 15%AugAugust: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 15% of days. Onshore wind on 21% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- 14%Sep1September: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 14% of days. Onshore wind on 35% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
- 10%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 10% of days. Onshore wind on 62% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- 0%NovNovember: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 87% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- 0%DecDecember: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 100% 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: 12.9368, 100.7876
Questions and answers
Can I swim at Ta Yai 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 Ta Yai 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 Ta Yai 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.