Jellyfish at Mae Ramphueng Beach (Bang Saphan)

หาดแม่รำพึง (บางสะพาน) · Prachuap Khiri Khan · 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 Mae Ramphueng Beach (Bang Saphan) 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. TodayModerate3 m/s NW — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from NW. 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.4 mm — Rain: 4 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  2. TomorrowModerate3 m/s SE — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from SE. 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.0 mm — Rain: 0 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  3. Mon 26Moderate5 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.0.4 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.
  4. Tue 27Moderate5 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.0.7 m — Waves: up to 0.7 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 28Moderate5 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.0.5 m — Waves: up to 0.5 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.
  6. Thu 29Low3 m/s NE — Wind: up to 3 m/s, blowing from NE. 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.14 mm — Rain: 14 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 · stronger wind than usual · steady onshore wind
  • 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) Lowlowers risk
    below usual for the season

October is an average month for jellyfish on the western 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.

Mae Ramphueng Beach (Bang Saphan): jellyfish month by month

  1. 0%JanJanuary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 26% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. 18%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 18% of days. Onshore wind on 67% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 15%MarMarch: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 15% of days. Onshore wind on 84% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  4. 0%AprApril: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 89% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  5. 0%MayMay: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 85% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 0%JunJune: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 81% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  7. 21%JulJuly: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 21% of days. Onshore wind on 93% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. 12%AugAugust: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 12% of days. Onshore wind on 88% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. 5%SepSeptember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 5% of days. Onshore wind on 77% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. 6%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 6% of days. Onshore wind on 17% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. 0%NovNovember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 3% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  12. 2%DecDecember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 2% of days. Onshore wind on 0% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  • typical level that month
  • bar and % — share of high-risk days
  • nofficial warnings, all years

Coordinates: 11.2069, 99.5452

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Mae Ramphueng Beach (Bang Saphan) 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 Mae Ramphueng Beach (Bang Saphan) 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 Mae Ramphueng Beach (Bang Saphan)?

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.