Jellyfish at Hin Ngam Beach (Sichon)

หาดหินงาม · Khanom & Sichon · 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 Hin Ngam Beach (Sichon) 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 W — Wind: up to 4 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.10 mm — Rain: 10 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  2. TomorrowModerate3 m/s SW — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from SW. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.0 m — Waves: up to 0.0 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.
  3. Mon 26Low3 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.0.2 m — Waves: up to 0.2 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.20 mm — Rain: 20 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  4. Tue 27Low4 m/s S — Wind: up to 4 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.18 mm — Rain: 18 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  5. Wed 28Low4 m/s S — Wind: up to 4 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.5 mm — Rain: 5 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  6. Thu 29Low2 m/s NE — Wind: up to 2 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.28 mm — Rain: 28 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
  • Bluebottles (Portuguese man o’ war) Lowusual background
    bluebottle season, usual for the season
  • Box jellyfish Lowusual background
    calm water and rain, usual for the season

October is an average month for jellyfish in Khanom & Sichon, 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.

Hin Ngam Beach (Sichon): jellyfish month by month

  1. 2%JanJanuary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 2% of days. Onshore wind on 91% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. 9%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 9% of days. Onshore wind on 82% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 12%MarMarch: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 12% of days. Onshore wind on 85% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  4. 0%AprApril: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 72% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  5. 0%MayMay: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 30% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 0%JunJune: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 0% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  7. 33%JulJuly: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 33% of days. Onshore wind on 3% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. 16%Aug1August: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 16% of days. Onshore wind on 3% of days. Official warnings: 1.
  9. 1%SepSeptember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 3% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. 9%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 9% of days. Onshore wind on 27% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. 0%NovNovember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 80% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  12. 6%DecDecember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 6% 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: 9.0094, 99.9229

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Hin Ngam Beach (Sichon) 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 Hin Ngam Beach (Sichon) 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 Hin Ngam Beach (Sichon)?

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.