38 Line Surf Break

38 Line Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.00° N 128.73° E

Issued: 2 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's 38 Line sea temperature is
19.8° C

Normal for this time of year

38 Line surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


38 Line surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ESE swell.

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 (Jul 02) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (KST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 2nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 2nd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
3
0.2
NNE
5
0.3
SE
3
0.2
NNE
6
0.5
SE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
8
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
SSE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
8
5
2
3
2
3
6
6
3
7
66
146
193
107
84
28
14
19
28
18
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
5
S
10
N
5
ENE
10
SSE
5
NNE
15
ESE
5
SSE
5
NNE
5
ENE
5
WNW
5
N
5
NE
0
SW
5
NE
10
ENE
0
S
5
N
10
E
10
NW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:29AM0.24m
1:41PM0.32m
4:56AM0.24m
2:19PM0.33m
5:27AM0.23m
2:57PM0.33m
5:57AM0.23m
3:34PM0.33m
6:27AM0.22m
4:10PM0.31m
6:56AM0.22m
4:49PM0.30m
7:25AM0.22m
Low Tide
8:57PM0.05m
7:42AM0.22m
9:33PM0.04m
8:17AM0.22m
10:10PM0.04m
8:50AM0.21m
10:46PM0.04m
9:23AM0.21m
11:21PM0.04m
10:03AM0.20m
11:55PM0.05m
10:43AM0.19m
00:27AM0.06m
11:37AM0.18m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:03
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:07
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:51
7:51
7:51
7:51
7:51
7:51
7:51
7:51
 mm
1
4
5
1
2
Temp °C
23
21
21
20
21
21
22
21
21
21
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
22
22
21
21
Feels °C
23
21
22
22
22
22
21
22
23
24
22
23
23
24
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
5
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
E
7
1.3
E
8
1
E
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
Energy kJ
1
1
3
1
3
1
3
4
5
3
6
66
146
193
107
84
14
9
19
28
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
5
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
2
5
2
23
27
21
14
14
8
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
7
0.4
NE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
SE
5
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
1
15
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
3
0.3
SE
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.8
SSE
5
Energy kJ
3
8
5
2
1
1
6
6
7
16
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
649
649
649
707
649
668
668
649
668
668
319
0
649
0
16
668
0
680
680
680
668
Best forecast wave conditions in South Korea
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Korea
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
9
6
5
5
8
5
4
5
5
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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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