Jellyfish in Koh Phangan

Today no beach in Koh Phangan has a high jellyfish risk: the highest level is moderate (10 of 10). It is an estimate, not a guarantee: follow beach flags and lifeguards.

Surat Thani · Gulf of Thailand · 10 beaches in this area. Level is today's estimated risk.

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Koh Phangan: jellyfish month by month

  1. January: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 45% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 5.
  2. February: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 5% of days. Onshore wind on 31% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 3.
  3. March: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 11% of days. Onshore wind on 27% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 3.
  4. April: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 34% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
  5. May: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 41% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 3.
  6. June: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 49% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 4.
  7. July: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 15% of days. Onshore wind on 48% of days. Official warnings: 1. Eyewitness reports: 12.
  8. August: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 6% of days. Onshore wind on 49% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 46.
  9. September: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 6% of days. Onshore wind on 50% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 12.
  10. October: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 10% of days. Onshore wind on 56% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 4.
  11. November: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 2% of days. Onshore wind on 54% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
  12. December: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 55% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 1.
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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 Phangan right now?

Today across 10 beaches: moderate — 10. The highest risk is at Haad Rin (Sunrise Beach) (stronger wind than usual). 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 Phangan?

Based on 2022–2026 weather, the risk in Koh Phangan is most often elevated in July, August, September. Official DMCR warnings nearby: 1.

Which beaches in Koh Phangan have the lowest risk today?

Lowest estimate today: Haad Chaophao, Srithanu Beach, Haad Yao (Koh Phangan). 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 Phangan?

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.