Jellyfish at Ao Suan Yai (Koh Mak)

อ่าวสวนใหญ่ · Koh Mak · Gulf of Thailand

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 Ao Suan Yai (Koh Mak) 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. TodayModerate5 m/s S — Wind: up to 5 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. 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.2 mm — Rain: 2 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  3. Mon 26Moderate7 m/s SE — Wind: up to 7 m/s, blowing from SE. 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.4 mm — Rain: 4 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  4. Tue 27Moderate5 m/s N — Wind: up to 5 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.0 mm — Rain: 0 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  5. Wed 28Moderate5 m/s NW — Wind: up to 5 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.3 mm — Rain: 3 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  6. Thu 29Moderate3 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.0.1 m — Waves: up to 0.1 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.

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 Moderateraises risk
    above usual for the season · rain · onshore wind
  • 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.

Ao Suan Yai (Koh Mak): jellyfish month by month

  1. 0%JanJanuary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 89% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. 3%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 3% of days. Onshore wind on 70% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 4%MarMarch: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 4% of days. Onshore wind on 52% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  4. 0%Apr1April: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 18% of days. Official warnings: 1.
  5. 0%MayMay: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 48% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 25%JunJune: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 25% of days. Onshore wind on 91% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  7. 45%JulJuly: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 45% of days. Onshore wind on 88% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. 48%AugAugust: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 48% of days. Onshore wind on 89% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. 52%SepSeptember: Usually high risk. High risk on 52% of days. Onshore wind on 88% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. 16%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 16% of days. Onshore wind on 55% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. 0%NovNovember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 76% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  12. 0%DecDecember: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 98% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  • typical level that month
  • bar and % — share of high-risk days
  • nofficial warnings, all years

Coordinates: 11.8247, 102.4682

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Ao Suan Yai (Koh Mak) 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 Ao Suan Yai (Koh Mak) 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 Ao Suan Yai (Koh Mak)?

Based on 2022–2026 weather, the risk is most often elevated in July, August, September. 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.