Jellyfish at Donald Duck Bay (Ao Kuerk, Koh 8)

อ่าวเกือก · Similan Islands · Andaman Sea

Risk today · 24 Oct 2026Low

Main factor: Waves toward the shore

No jellyfish reports; conditions are typical for the season.

Today the jellyfish risk at Donald Duck Bay (Ao Kuerk, Koh 8) Beach is low. 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. TodayLow7 m/s NW — Wind: up to 7 m/s, blowing from NW. 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.12 mm — Rain: 12 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  2. TomorrowLow6 m/s W — Wind: up to 6 m/s, blowing from W. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.9 m — Waves: up to 0.9 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.
  3. Mon 26Low5 m/s SW — Wind: up to 5 m/s, blowing from SW. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.9 m — Waves: up to 0.9 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.
  4. Tue 27Low7 m/s S — Wind: up to 7 m/s, blowing from S. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.1.0 m — Waves: up to 1.0 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.25 mm — Rain: 25 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  5. Wed 28Low6 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.0.6 m — Waves: up to 0.6 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.15 mm — Rain: 15 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
  6. Thu 29Low2 m/s N — Wind: up to 2 m/s, blowing from N. The arrow shows where it blows to. Onshore wind pushes jellyfish to the beach.0.6 m — Waves: up to 0.6 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.

Why this level

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

It is not jellyfish season in Similan Islands, the wind blows from the sea (~4.3 m/s), stronger than usual, moderate waves (~0.7 m), so the risk level is low. 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.

Donald Duck Bay (Ao Kuerk, Koh 8): jellyfish month by month

  1. 0%JanJanuary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 23% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. 0%FebFebruary: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 35% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. 7%MarMarch: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 7% of days. Onshore wind on 47% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  4. 31%AprApril: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 31% of days. Onshore wind on 71% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  5. 37%MayMay: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 37% of days. Onshore wind on 68% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. 0%JunJune: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 93% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  7. 1%JulJuly: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 94% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. 1%AugAugust: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 94% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. 6%SepSeptember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 6% of days. Onshore wind on 96% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. 3%OctOctober: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 3% of days. Onshore wind on 77% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. 1%NovNovember: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 39% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  12. 0%DecDecember: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 16% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  • typical level that month
  • bar and % — share of high-risk days
  • nofficial warnings, all years

Coordinates: 8.6662, 97.6470

Questions and answers

Can I swim at Donald Duck Bay (Ao Kuerk, Koh 8) today?

Today's estimated risk is low; 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 Donald Duck Bay (Ao Kuerk, Koh 8) 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 Donald Duck Bay (Ao Kuerk, Koh 8)?

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.