Jellyfish in Koh Chang (Ranong)

Today no beach in Koh Chang (Ranong) has a high jellyfish risk: the highest level is moderate (2 of 2). It is an estimate, not a guarantee: follow beach flags and lifeguards.

Ranong · Andaman Sea · 2 beaches in this area. Level is today's estimated risk.

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Koh Chang (Ranong): jellyfish month by month

  1. January: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 4% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  2. February: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 8% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  3. March: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 17% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  4. April: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 9% of days. Onshore wind on 51% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  5. May: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 33% of days. Onshore wind on 74% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  6. June: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 14% of days. Onshore wind on 99% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  7. July: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 2% of days. Onshore wind on 98% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  8. August: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 100% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  9. September: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 4% of days. Onshore wind on 97% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  10. October: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 56% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  11. November: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 17% of days. Official warnings: 0.
  12. December: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 0% 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.

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Questions and answers

Are there jellyfish in Koh Chang (Ranong) right now?

Today across 2 beaches: moderate — 2. The highest risk is at Ao Yai (Koh Chang Ranong) (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 Koh Chang (Ranong)?

Based on 2022–2026 weather, the risk in Koh Chang (Ranong) is most often elevated in March, April, May. Official DMCR warnings nearby: 0.

Which beaches in Koh Chang (Ranong) have the lowest risk today?

Lowest estimate today: Ao Siad (Koh Chang Ranong), Ao Yai (Koh Chang Ranong). 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 Koh Chang (Ranong)?

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.