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Busan (Haeundae Beach) surfForecast / South Korea / South Korea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 KSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Busan (Haeundae Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Busan (Haeundae Beach) sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Busan (Haeundae Beach) in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 22nd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Busan (Haeundae Beach) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 5 | |
0 | 0 | 11 | 89 | 186 | 91 | 519 | 675 | 322 | 206 | 174 | 95 | 44 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 46 | 62 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:40AM0.54m | 10:26PM0.56m | 11:33AM0.51m | 11:15PM0.53m | 12:29PM0.47m | 00:09AM0.50m | 1:31PM0.45m | 1:11AM0.46m | 2:41PM0.44m | 2:25AM0.44m | 3:54PM0.44m | 3:52AM0.43m | 4:54PM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM0.18m | 4:33AM0.05m | 4:45PM0.21m | 5:34AM0.08m | 5:48PM0.24m | 6:45AM0.12m | 7:12PM0.25m | 8:01AM0.14m | 8:37PM0.24m | 9:09AM0.15m | 9:45PM0.21m | 10:05AM0.15m | 10:40PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
7 | 4 | 39 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 21 | 7 | 7 | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
16 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | SW 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | ESE 5 |
 kJ | — | — | 11 | 36 | 21 | 67 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 206 | 174 | 2 | 44 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 46 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 5 | SSE 6 | NE 8 | S 6 | — | S 7 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 19 | 10 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | SE 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | 12 | 56 | 3 | 89 | 186 | 91 | 519 | 675 | 322 | — | — | 95 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 103 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 378 | 453 | 378 | 0 | 915 | 331 | 401 | 453 | 296 | 200 | 0 | 296 | 304 | 460 | 319 | 378 | 460 | 430 | 401 | 926 | 328 |
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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).
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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.
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