Jellyfish in Khao Lak
Today no beach in Khao Lak has a high jellyfish risk: the highest level is moderate (6 of 10). It is an estimate, not a guarantee: follow beach flags and lifeguards.
Phang Nga · Andaman Sea · 10 beaches in this area. Level is today's estimated risk.
Beaches
- Natai BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Thai Mueang BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Pak Weep BeachModerateRainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Pakarang BeachModerateCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Bang Lut BeachModerateRainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Bang Niang BeachModerateCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Khuk Khak BeachModerateCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Khao Lak Beach (Sunset Beach)LowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Nang Thong BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Bang Sak BeachModerateCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
Khao Lak: jellyfish month by month
- January: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 14% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 9.
- February: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 22% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 8.
- March: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 9% of days. Onshore wind on 33% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 24.
- April: Usually high risk. High risk on 61% of days. Onshore wind on 58% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 21.
- May: Usually high risk. High risk on 54% of days. Onshore wind on 66% of days. Official warnings: 1. Eyewitness reports: 15.
- June: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 10% of days. Onshore wind on 91% of days. Official warnings: 2. Eyewitness reports: 17.
- July: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 93% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 2.
- August: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 95% of days. Official warnings: 0.
- September: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 2% of days. Onshore wind on 91% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 14.
- October: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 54% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 10.
- November: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 23% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 13.
- December: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 7% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 8.
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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.
Questions and answers
Are there jellyfish in Khao Lak right now?
Today across 10 beaches: low — 4, moderate — 6. The highest risk is at Natai Beach (calm water and rain). Jellyfish reports in the last 7 days: 0. It is an estimate, not a guarantee: "no reports" does not mean there are no jellyfish. Check beach flags and follow lifeguards.
When is jellyfish season in Khao Lak?
Based on 2022–2026 weather, the risk in Khao Lak is most often elevated in March, April, May. Official DMCR warnings nearby: 3.
Which beaches in Khao Lak have the lowest risk today?
Lowest estimate today: Bang Sak Beach, Khao Lak Beach (Sunset Beach), Nang Thong Beach. It is an estimate, not a guarantee: "no reports" does not mean there are no jellyfish. Check beach flags and follow lifeguards.
Which dangerous jellyfish occur in Khao Lak?
Recorded on this coast: Thai box jellyfish (Chironex), Chiropsoides box jellyfish, Morbakka (single-tentacle box jellyfish), Portuguese man o’ war (bluebottle), Sea nettle (fire jellyfish).
What should I do if a jellyfish stings me in Thailand?
Get out of the water. Call 1669 for trouble breathing, chest pain or collapse. Do not rub the sting and do not rinse it with fresh water. If a box jellyfish is possible, pour vinegar over the sting for at least 30 seconds.