Jellyfish at Ao Khao Kwai (Koh Phayam)

อ่าวเขาควาย · Koh Phayam · Andaman Sea

Risk today · 24 Oct 2026Moderate

Main factor: Rain

Conditions or reports nearby make an encounter more likely.

Today the jellyfish risk at Ao Khao Kwai (Koh Phayam) Beach is moderate. Main factor: 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. TodayModerate8 m/s W — Wind: up to 8 m/s, blowing from W. 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.7 mm — Rain: 7 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  2. TomorrowModerate6 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.0.3 m — Waves: up to 0.3 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.
  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.10 mm — Rain: 10 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  4. Tue 27Low6 m/s E — Wind: up to 6 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.8 mm — Rain: 8 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  5. Wed 28Moderate5 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.0.3 m — Waves: up to 0.3 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.
  6. Thu 29Moderate4 m/s E — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from E. 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.

Why this level

  • Box jellyfish Moderateraises risk
    above usual for the season · rain · onshore wind
  • Other jellyfish and stinging plankton Lowraises risk
    above usual for the season · stronger wind than usual · onshore wind
  • Bluebottles (Portuguese man o’ war) Lowlowers risk
    below usual for the season

It is not jellyfish season in Koh Phayam, the wind blows from the sea (~2.2 m/s), stronger than usual, the sea is calm (waves ~0.3 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 Khao Kwai (Koh Phayam): jellyfish month by month

  1. 0%JanJanuary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 14% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. 0%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 22% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 0%MarMarch: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 21% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  4. 10%AprApril: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 10% of days. Onshore wind on 58% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  5. 30%MayMay: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 30% of days. Onshore wind on 70% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 16%JunJune: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 16% of days. Onshore wind on 97% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  7. 6%JulJuly: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 6% of days. Onshore wind on 97% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. 1%AugAugust: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 99% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. 3%SepSeptember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 3% of days. Onshore wind on 97% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. 0%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% 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 19% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  12. 0%DecDecember: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 2% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  • typical level that month
  • bar and % — share of high-risk days
  • nofficial warnings, all years

Coordinates: 9.7528, 98.4060

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Ao Khao Kwai (Koh Phayam) today?

Today's estimated risk is moderate; main factor: 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 Ao Khao Kwai (Koh Phayam) 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 Khao Kwai (Koh Phayam)?

Based on 2022–2026 weather, the risk is most often elevated in March, April, May. 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.