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

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

Ulsan is a coastal city in South Korea. It is a quite huge city in proximity to the ocean with a population of 962865 people. The water temperature around Ulsan changes extremely during the year. The temperature ranges from 12.1°C (53.9°F) in January up to 23.7°C (74.7°F) in the month of September, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 17°C (63°F) and the best time for water activities is early fall, since Ulsan 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 Ulsan?

The current water temperature in the month of June in the waters near Ulsan is about:

Are there surf spots near by?

There are not too many surf spots in close proximity to Ulsan. The closest decent spot is Song Jung Beach, which is about 25.7km (17.2miles) away from Ulsan. Click here for more information on Song Jung Beach and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Ulsan are Busan, which is ca 27.6km (17.2miles) away, and Hae un dae, located ca 27.7km (17.2miles) from Ulsan.

Are there beaches in close proximity to Ulsan?

No, not many beaches are located in close proximity to Ulsan. The closest decent beach is Haeundae Beach, which is more than 27.6km (17.1miles) away from Ulsan. If you have some extra time, you can also check out Lazurnaya Bay, ca 547.7km (340.2miles) away from Ulsan.

What wetsuit is recommended for Ulsan?

The water temperature around Ulsan is warm, reaching up to 24°C (75°F) in the months of August, September, and October. During this time, in the early fall, a thin top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for a significant amount of time, but some might even be fine without a wetsuit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Ulsan. Nevertheless, during December, January, and February, temperatures come down to roughly 12°C (54°F). In this season, a 3-4mm wetsuit is recommended to be able to stay in the water for extended hours, but some people might even be ok with a good-quality 2/3mm suit . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to carry a pair of boots and a wetsuit hoodie.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Ulsan?

Due to comparatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 12 to 17°C (54-63°F) during December, January, and February. Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions normally change during August, September, and October when water temperatures range from 19 to 24°C (66-75°F). Fish that like to swim in waters of this temperature range include: Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin.

Directions to Ulsan: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Ulsan...

Do you know what the the city Jaro in the Philippines, the city San Clemente de Lima in the Mexico, and Nazca Ridge have in common with Ulsan? Click on the links to find out...