Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Musan-up, North Korea

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Musan-up...

Musan-up is a coastal city in North Korea. It is a fairly dense city close to the ocean with a population of 21739 people. The water temperature around Musan-up changes dramatically year round. The temperature ranges from 0.8°C (33.5°F) in March up to 21°C (69.8°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 10°C (49°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Musan-up 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 Musan-up?

The current water temperature in the month of April in the waters near Musan-up is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are in proximity to Musan-up. A spot that might be worth checking out is Songdojin-ni, which is almost 254.7km (158.2miles) away from Musan-up. Click here for more information on Songdojin-ni and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Busan, which is 488.4km (303.4miles) away from Musan-up. Another fun surfspot is Busan, located roughly 488.4km (303.4miles) from Musan-up.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

Not many beaches are located near to Musan-up. A beach, which is not too far away, is Lazurnaya Bay, which is more than 161.2km (100.1miles) away from Musan-up. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also visit Haeundae Beach, which is roughly 488.3km (303.3miles) away from Musan-up.

What kind of wetsuit is recommended for Musan-up?

The sea temperature around Musan-up 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 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for several hours, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Musan-up. Nevertheless, during February, March, and April, sea temperatures come down to approximately 1°C (34°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Musan-up?

Due to comparatively large water temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions change a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (34-43°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. However, the conditions typically change during summer when temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Musan-up: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Musan-up...

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