Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Komusan 1-tong, North Korea

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Komusan 1-tong...

Komusan 1-tong is a coastal city in North Korea. It is a relatively small coastal town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 12242 people. The water temperature around Komusan 1-tong has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 0.6°C (33°F) in February up to 21°C (69.8°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Komusan 1-tong 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 Komusan 1-tong?

The current water temperature in the month of October in the waters close to Komusan 1-tong is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are in proximity to Komusan 1-tong. A spot that might be worth checking out is Songdojin-ni, which is more than 252.9km (157.1miles) away from Komusan 1-tong. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Songdojin-ni and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Busan, which is ca 481.3km (298.9miles) away from Komusan 1-tong. Another good surfspot is Busan, located approximately 481.3km (298.9miles) from Komusan 1-tong.

Are there beaches close by?

No, not many beaches are near to Komusan 1-tong. A beach, which is not too far away, is Lazurnaya Bay, which is more than 143.1km (88.9miles) away from Komusan 1-tong. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Haeundae Beach, which is approximately 481.2km (298.9miles) away from Komusan 1-tong.

What wetsuit thickness is recommended for Komusan 1-tong?

The water temperature around Komusan 1-tong is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to feel comfortable, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Komusan 1-tong. However, during January, February, and March, water temperatures drop down to 1°C (33°F). During this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to be able to stay in the water for more than 20 minutes, but some might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to bring a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Komusan 1-tong?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (33-42°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Komusan 1-tong: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

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