Jellyfish at Tanote Bay

อ่าวโตนด · Koh Tao · 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 Tanote Bay 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. TodayModerate7 m/s W — Wind: up to 7 m/s, blowing from W. 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.
  2. TomorrowModerate3 m/s S — Wind: up to 3 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.6 mm — Rain: 6 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.3 mm — Rain: 3 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  4. Tue 27Moderate9 m/s SE — Wind: up to 9 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.22 mm — Rain: 22 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  5. Wed 28Moderate4 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.4 mm — Rain: 4 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  6. Thu 29Moderate5 m/s E — Wind: up to 5 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.29 mm — Rain: 29 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
  • Bluebottles (Portuguese man o’ war) Moderateraises risk
    above usual for the season · stronger wind than usual · steady onshore wind
  • Box jellyfish Moderateraises risk
    above usual for the season · rain · stronger wind than usual

October is an average month for jellyfish on the Samui archipelago, the wind blows from the sea (~-2 m/s), 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.

Tanote Bay: jellyfish month by month

  1. 0%Jan1January: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 96% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
  2. 2%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 2% of days. Onshore wind on 99% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 8%Mar2March: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 8% of days. Onshore wind on 91% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 2.
  4. 0%Apr1April: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 69% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
  5. 1%MayMay: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 41% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 2%JunJune: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 2% of days. Onshore wind on 4% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  7. 18%JulJuly: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 18% of days. Onshore wind on 3% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. 14%AugAugust: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 14% of days. Onshore wind on 3% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. 13%SepSeptember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 13% of days. Onshore wind on 4% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. 14%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 14% of days. Onshore wind on 39% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. 0%NovNovember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 79% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  12. 0%Dec3December: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 92% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 3.
  • typical level that month
  • bar and % — share of high-risk days
  • nofficial warnings, all years
  • neyewitness reports, all years

Coordinates: 10.0844, 99.8490

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Tanote Bay 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 Tanote Bay 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 Tanote Bay?

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.