Jellyfish in Phuket
Today no beach in Phuket has a high jellyfish risk: the highest level is moderate (8 of 28). It is an estimate, not a guarantee: follow beach flags and lifeguards.
Phuket · Andaman Sea · 28 beaches in this area. Level is today's estimated risk.
Beaches
- Siam Bay (Koh Racha Yai)ModerateSteady onshore wind for 5 daysTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Koh AeoModerateCalm seaTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Koh Mai ThonModerateCalm seaTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Laem Phanwa BeachModerateCalm seaTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Long Beach (Coral Island / Koh Hey)ModerateSteady onshore wind for 5 daysTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Tri Trang BeachModerateSteady onshore wind for 5 daysTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Rawai BeachModerateCalm seaTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Patok Bay (Koh Racha Yai)ModerateSteady onshore wind for 3 daysTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Ya Nui BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Ao La / Ao Thue (Koh Racha Yai)LowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Ao Yon BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Freedom BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Patong BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Kata Noi BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Karon BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Kata BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Nai Harn BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Nai Yang BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Kamala BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Kalim BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Mai Khao BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Bang Tao BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Karon Noi Beach (Relax Bay)LowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Sai Kaew BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Surin BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Laem Singh BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Layan BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
- Nai Thon BeachLowCalm water and rainTomorrowTue 27Wed 28Thu 29Fri 30
Phuket: jellyfish month by month
- January: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 8% of days. Onshore wind on 29% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 399.
- February: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 15% of days. Onshore wind on 33% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 288.
- March: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 5% of days. Onshore wind on 38% of days. Official warnings: 4. Eyewitness reports: 370.
- April: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 7% of days. Onshore wind on 59% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 247.
- May: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 34% of days. Onshore wind on 64% of days. Official warnings: 4. Eyewitness reports: 100.
- June: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 29% of days. Onshore wind on 75% of days. Official warnings: 4. Eyewitness reports: 185.
- July: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 16% of days. Onshore wind on 73% of days. Official warnings: 2. Eyewitness reports: 90.
- August: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 23% of days. Onshore wind on 76% of days. Official warnings: 1. Eyewitness reports: 71.
- September: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 12% of days. Onshore wind on 75% of days. Official warnings: 3. Eyewitness reports: 165.
- October: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 6% of days. Onshore wind on 67% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 94.
- November: Usually low risk. High risk on 0% of days. Onshore wind on 41% of days. Official warnings: 0. Eyewitness reports: 52.
- December: Usually moderate risk. High risk on 1% of days. Onshore wind on 29% of days. Official warnings: 1. Eyewitness reports: 144.
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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 Phuket right now?
Today across 28 beaches: low — 20, moderate — 8. The highest risk is at Siam Bay (Koh Racha Yai) (steady onshore wind for 5 days). 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 Phuket?
Based on 2022–2026 weather, the risk in Phuket is most often elevated in May, June, July. Official DMCR warnings nearby: 19.
Which beaches in Phuket have the lowest risk today?
Lowest estimate today: Nai Thon Beach, Layan Beach, Laem Singh 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 Phuket?
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.