38 Line Surf Break

38 Line Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.00° N 128.73° E

Issued: 8 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's 38 Line sea temperature is
21.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SE swell with 98 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (KST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 8th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down 38 Line. Truth is, you’re looking at a pretty quiet two weeks—the first few days are dead flat.

Monday July 6th kicks off with a tiny 0.7ft SSE swell, period 7 seconds, cross-shore wind, energy only 6. That’s not surf. Tuesday morning’s glassy but the swell is just 0.7ft from the ENE with a 4-second period—lifeguard water, not surfer water. Wednesday afternoon we finally see a bump—4ft from the SE, 6 seconds, energy jumps to 144—but conditions are ordinary, cross-off breeze. You could paddle out but don't expect much.

From Thursday July 9th through the end of the first week, swell stays under 3ft and energy mostly under 30. Glassy mornings but the waves are just too small. Wednesday morning July 15th offers 2ft from the SSE with cross-shore wind, but it’s still poor quality. Honestly, this is a tough stretch.

Then we get a flicker toward the end. Thursday July 16th afternoon shows 3ft from the NNE, 6 seconds, glassy, energy 61—surfable but ordinary. Friday July 17th morning is your best shot: 3ft from the ESE, period 7 seconds, glassy, energy 83. That’s the one to aim for. Saturday July 18th morning also has 3ft from the east, glassy, but energy drops to 60.

This break faces east so the swell direction is okay, but the size and consistency just aren’t there. Water temp is about average for the time of year. Crowds? No worries—there’s no surf to crowd.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
E
5
0.3
SE
3
0.5
SE
5
1.2
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SSE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
5
3
4
2
4
2
11
98
56
20
8
19
9
8
13
8
13
15
8
8
Wind (km/h)
0
W
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
ESE
15
SE
0
SE
5
SE
10
SW
5
WSW
5
SW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
SW
5
S
15
ESE
10
WSW
0
SSW
5
ESE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
7:54AM0.22m
6:27PM0.25m
8:23AM0.23m
7:41PM0.22m
8:56AM0.25m
9:23PM0.21m
9:34AM0.27m
11:30PM0.20m
10:19AM0.29m
1:26AM0.22m
11:09AM0.31m
2:45AM0.23m
12:03PM0.34m
Low Tide
1:00AM0.07m
12:44PM0.17m
1:34AM0.09m
2:07PM0.16m
2:12AM0.12m
3:38PM0.13m
2:56AM0.15m
5:00PM0.10m
3:49AM0.18m
6:08PM0.06m
4:52AM0.20m
7:09PM0.03m
5:55AM0.22m
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5:07
5:07
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:11
5:11
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7:51
7:51
7:50
7:50
7:50
7:49
7:49
7:49
 mm
2
12
8
2
3
1
4
1
Temp °C
24
23
23
23
23
24
24
27
31
27
28
28
26
26
26
27
28
28
27
29
26
Feels °C
27
26
26
27
27
26
28
29
34
30
31
32
30
28
28
30
31
30
31
33
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
E
4
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
5
1
4
2
2
3
43
56
1
8
8
9
8
6
8
15
8
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
1
3
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
2
0.2
N
3
0.3
E
5
0.3
SE
3
0.5
SE
5
1.2
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SSE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
Energy kJ
1
1
4
2
11
98
20
19
13
13
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
3
3
4
5
1
1
4
5
1
2
9
3
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
680
649
649
569
649
649
668
668
0
0
676
707
582
582
694
582
582
582
582
582
668
Best forecast wave conditions in South Korea
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Korea
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
6
7
8
8
6
9
6
4
9
7
7
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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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