Jellyfish at Laem Sala Beach (Sam Roi Yot)
หาดแหลมศาลา · Hua Hin & Pranburi · Gulf of Thailand
Main factor: Jellyfish season in this area
Conditions or reports nearby make an encounter more likely.
Today the jellyfish risk at Laem Sala Beach (Sam Roi Yot) Beach is moderate. Main factor: jellyfish season in this area. In October it is usually moderate here. It is an estimate, not a guarantee: follow beach flags and lifeguards.
What to expect today
- Other jellyfish and stinging planktonModerate
- Bluebottles (Portuguese man o’ war)Moderate
5-day outlook
- TodayModerate4 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.0.2 m — Waves: up to 0.2 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.
- 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.0.3 m — Waves: up to 0.3 m during the day. Strong onshore waves wash jellyfish ashore; box jellyfish prefer calm water.2 mm — Rain: 2 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
- Tue 27High4 m/s N — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from N. 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.3 mm — Rain: 3 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
- Wed 28Moderate5 m/s N — Wind: up to 5 m/s, blowing from N. 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.2 mm — Rain: 2 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
- Thu 29Moderate4 m/s N — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from N. 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.27 mm — Rain: 27 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
- Fri 30Moderate4 m/s NE — Wind: up to 4 m/s, blowing from NE. 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.9 mm — Rain: 9 mm in the day. Box jellyfish are more common near river mouths after heavy rain.
Why this level
Total: Moderate Other jellyfish and stinging plankton
- Other jellyfish and stinging plankton Moderateusual backgroundjellyfish season in this area, usual for the season
- Bluebottles (Portuguese man o’ war) Moderateraises riskabove usual for the season · stronger wind than usual · steady onshore wind
- Box jellyfish Lowusual backgroundcalm water and rain, usual for the season
October is an average month for jellyfish on the western Gulf coast, the wind blows from the sea (~-0.8 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
Laem Sala Beach (Sam Roi Yot): jellyfish month by month
- January: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 84% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- February: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 11% of days. Onshore wind on 48% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- March: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 17% of days. Onshore wind on 23% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 2.
- April: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 15% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- May: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 14% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- June: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 0% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- July: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 22% of days. Onshore wind on 1% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- August: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 19% of days. Onshore wind on 2% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- September: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 10% of days. Onshore wind on 5% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- October: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 16% of days. Onshore wind on 71% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
- November: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 90% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- December: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 100% of days. Official warnings: 0.
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Colour shows the typical risk level that month; the number is the share of high-risk days. Warnings and sightings are in each month’s tooltip.
Coordinates: 12.2030, 100.0157
Questions and answers
Can I swim at Laem Sala Beach (Sam Roi Yot) today?
Today's estimated risk is moderate; main factor: jellyfish season in this area. 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 Laem Sala Beach (Sam Roi Yot) 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 Laem Sala Beach (Sam Roi Yot)?
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.