Surf Forecasts:
Busan (Haeundae Beach) surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Busan (Haeundae Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Busan (Haeundae Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Busan (Haeundae Beach) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Busan (Haeundae Beach) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 142mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 4 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
367 | 479 | 176 | 71 | 35 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 29 | 83 | 99 | 62 | 40 | 59 | 26 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:38AM0.59m | 8:27PM0.62m | 9:12AM0.60m | 9:03PM0.63m | 9:43AM0.59m | 9:38PM0.61m | 10:11AM0.58m | 10:10PM0.58m | 10:38AM0.55m | 10:42PM0.54m | 11:03AM0.52m | 11:14PM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:46AM-0.02m | 1:56PM0.11m | 2:24AM-0.04m | 2:33PM0.09m | 2:59AM-0.04m | 3:10PM0.08m | 3:33AM-0.01m | 3:45PM0.08m | 4:05AM0.03m | 4:20PM0.10m | 4:35AM0.09m | 4:56PM0.13m | |||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 45 | 74 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SSW 8 | — | SSW 8 |
38 | 205 | 176 | 71 | 35 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 29 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | — | 26 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 4 | NE 5 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — |
— | 22 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | ESE 3 | NE 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | E 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — |
367 | 479 | 374 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | 83 | 99 | 62 | 40 | 59 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 200 | 518 | 200 | 200 | 504 | 296 | 304 | 460 | 368 | 401 | 927 | 453 | 319 | 319 | 304 | 328 | 930 | 368 |
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Information about the Busan (Haeundae Beach) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Busan (Haeundae Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Busan (Haeundae Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Busan (Haeundae Beach) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Busan (Haeundae Beach)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Busan (Haeundae Beach) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Busan (Haeundae Beach) is 11 km (7 miles) from the very large city of Kijang. If you plan a holiday in South Korea, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kijang. Kijang has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.











