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

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

Goseong is a coastal city in South Korea. It is a fairly dense town close to the ocean with a population of 26704 people. The water temperature around Goseong varies extremely year round. The temperature ranges from 10.8°C (51.4°F) in January up to 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (62°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Goseong 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 Goseong?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Goseong is ca:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Goseong. The next good one is Hae un dae, which is just 48.9km (30.4miles) away from Goseong. Click here to check out more information on Hae un dae and its current water temperature. Other surfspots near Goseong are Busan, which is ca 48.9km (30.4miles) away, and Song Jung Beach, located approximately 51.4km (31.9miles) from Goseong.

Are there gorgeous beaches close to Goseong?

Not too many beaches are located in proximity to Goseong. A beach, which is not too far away, is Haeundae Beach, which is more than 49km (30.4miles) away from Goseong. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Lazurnaya Bay, 599.3km (372.2miles) away from Goseong.

What kind of wetsuit do I need for Goseong?

The sea temperature around Goseong is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°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 for most people, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or light top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . However, during winter, temperatures reach lows of roughly 11°C (51°F). During these months, a 4-5mm wetsuit is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 4/3mm suit for short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a pair of boots, a hoodie and a gloves.

How is the diving and fishing close to Goseong?

Due to significant temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 11 to 16°C (51-60°F) during winter. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during summer when sea temperatures reach 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish which like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Goseong: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Goseong...

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