Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Dongmyeon, South Korea

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Dongmyeon...

Dongmyeon is a coastal city in South Korea. The water temperature around Dongmyeon changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 2.6°C (36.7°F) in February up to 23.6°C (74.4°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 13°C (56°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Dongmyeon is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Dongmyeon?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters around Dongmyeon is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are close to Dongmyeon. The closest decent spot is Songdojin-ni, which is almost 32.7km (20.3miles) away from Dongmyeon. Click here for more information on Songdojin-ni and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try surfing Busan, which is ca 219.6km (136.4miles) away from Dongmyeon. Another good surfspot is Busan, located 219.6km (136.4miles) from Dongmyeon.

Are there sandy beaches in proximity to Dongmyeon?

Not many beaches are located close to Dongmyeon. A good beach nearby is Haeundae Beach, which is almost 219.5km (136.3miles) away from Dongmyeon. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Lazurnaya Bay, which is 401.5km (249.4miles) away from Dongmyeon.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Dongmyeon?

The sea temperature around Dongmyeon is warm, reaching up to 24°C (74°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a thin wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be ok without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, water temperatures cool down to roughly 3°C (37°F). During this time, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to be able to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Dongmyeon?

Due to significant sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when temperatures reach 19 to 24°C (65-74°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Dongmyeon: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Dongmyeon...

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