Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Seongnam-si, South Korea

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Seongnam-si...

Seongnam-si is a coastal city in South Korea. It is a relatively big coastal town close to the ocean with a population of 1031935 people. The water temperature around Seongnam-si has a large variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 1.6°C (34.8°F) in March up to 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Seongnam-si 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 Seongnam-si?

The current water temperature in the month of September near Seongnam-si is approximately:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not too many surf spots are located in close proximity to Seongnam-si. The next good one is Songdojin-ni, which is almost 104.2km (64.7miles) away from Seongnam-si. Click here for directions and for more information on Songdojin-ni and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also try Hae un dae, which is 194.7km (120.9miles) away from Seongnam-si. Another fun surfspot is Hae un dae, located 194.7km (120.9miles) from Seongnam-si.

Are there beaches near by?

No, not too many beaches are close to Seongnam-si. A good beach nearby is Haeundae Beach, which is almost 194.7km (120.9miles) away from Seongnam-si. If you don't mind the drive, you can also visit Lazurnaya Bay, 470.3km (292.1miles) away from Seongnam-si.

What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for Seongnam-si?

The water temperature around Seongnam-si 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 1mm wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required to feel comfortable, but some people might even be fine without a rashguard or light top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during early spring, temperatures cool down to nearly 2°C (35°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, 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 advisable to have a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Seongnam-si?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 2 to 7°C (35-44°F) during spring. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during summer when sea temperatures reach 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish that can frequently be found in waters with these temperatures include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Seongnam-si: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Seongnam-si...

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