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38 Line surfForecast / South Korea / South Korea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Thursday 28 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
16.8° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)38 Line surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNE swell with 46 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with NNE 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 Friday (May 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 29th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 29th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 29th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 4 | E 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | SE 4 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | |
4 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 32 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:41AM0.22m | 1:08PM0.29m | 3:33AM0.23m | 1:34PM0.30m | 4:19AM0.24m | 2:04PM0.32m | 5:02AM0.24m | 2:35PM0.32m | 5:44AM0.24m | 3:09PM0.33m | 6:27AM0.23m | 3:44PM0.32m | 7:12AM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:58PM0.07m | 7:11AM0.17m | 8:34PM0.06m | 7:43AM0.19m | 9:10PM0.05m | 8:13AM0.20m | 9:46PM0.04m | 8:41AM0.21m | 10:23PM0.04m | 9:07AM0.22m | 11:01PM0.05m | 9:32AM0.22m | 11:41PM0.05m | 9:58AM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 |
 | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | 7:43 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
23 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | E 5 | N 5 | NNE 4 | SE 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | N 7 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
 kJ | 4 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 32 | 8 | — | 2 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | NE 4 | E 5 | E 4 | ENE 4 | SE 4 | NE 8 | NW 4 | NE 10 | SE 4 | NE 7 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | — | SE 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | N 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | 11 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 22 | — | 15 | — | — | 5 | — | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 668 | 649 | 649 | 668 | 668 | 668 | 707 | 649 | 649 | 707 | 569 | 569 | 707 | 582 | 582 | 582 | 319 | 569 | 569 | 569 | 671 |
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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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