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38 Line Surf Forecast
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38 Line surfForecast / South Korea / South Korea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Monday 18 May 2026 KSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
38 Line surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 38 Line sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 38 Line this week:
The surf forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 38 Line in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 21st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 95mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | |
9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 121 | 232 | 233 | 169 | 159 | 105 | 89 | 91 | 61 | 31 | 22 | 8 | 10 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:20AM0.25m | 3:49PM0.36m | 7:30AM0.24m | 4:38PM0.35m | 8:46AM0.23m | 5:32PM0.33m | 9:56AM0.23m | 6:33PM0.30m | 10:40AM0.23m | 7:47PM0.27m | 11:13AM0.23m | 9:16PM0.24m | 11:39AM0.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:53PM-0.02m | 9:46AM0.22m | 11:49PM-0.01m | 10:22AM0.22m | 00:47AM0.01m | 11:12AM0.22m | 1:48AM0.03m | 12:22PM0.22m | 2:48AM0.05m | 2:16PM0.21m | 3:46AM0.07m | 4:10PM0.19m | 4:38AM0.09m | 5:34PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
 | 7:30 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:36 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 59 | 20 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
21 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 9 | — | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | SE 5 | ENE 6 |
 kJ | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | — | 232 | 233 | 169 | 159 | 105 | 89 | 91 | 61 | 31 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | 13 | 121 | 216 | 36 | 20 | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 6 | 10 | 32 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 668 | 668 | 707 | 668 | 668 | 694 | 319 | 319 | 707 | 0 | 0 | 668 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 513 | 689 | 513 | 513 | 513 |
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Information about the 38 Line Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 38 Line provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 38 Line can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 38 Line 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 (38 Line) 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 38 Line 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.
38 Line is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Sokcho. If you plan a holiday in South Korea, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sokcho. Sokcho has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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