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

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

Tongchon-up is a coastal city in North Korea. It is a fairly dense town in proximity to the ocean with a population of 20575 people. The water temperature around Tongchon-up changes dramatically throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 1.2°C (34.1°F) in February up to 23.1°C (73.6°F) in the month of August, as shown in the interactive table below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 11°C (52°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Tongchon-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 Tongchon-up?

The current water temperature in the month of December in the waters around Tongchon-up is ca:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not many surf spots are close to Tongchon-up. A good spot nearby is Songdojin-ni, which is almost 35.6km (22.1miles) away from Tongchon-up. Click here for directions and for more information on Songdojin-ni and its current water temperature. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Busan, which is approximately 271.9km (168.9miles) away from Tongchon-up. Another fun surfspot is Busan, located ca 271.9km (168.9miles) from Tongchon-up.

Are there gorgeous beaches in proximity to Tongchon-up?

Not many beaches are located in proximity to Tongchon-up. The closest decent one is Haeundae Beach, which is more than 271.9km (168.9miles) away from Tongchon-up. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also try Lazurnaya Bay, which is ca 362.3km (225miles) away from Tongchon-up.

What kind of wetsuit is needed for Tongchon-up?

The sea temperature around Tongchon-up is warm, reaching up to 23°C (74°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Tongchon-up. Nevertheless, during late winter, water temperatures come down to 1°C (34°F). During these months, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required 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 windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing near Tongchon-up?

Due to significant sea temperature changes throughout the year, diving and fishing conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (34-43°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions usually change during July, August, and September when temperatures range from 18 to 23°C (65-74°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

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

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Fun facts about Tongchon-up...

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