38 Line Surf Break

38 Line Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.00° N 128.73° E

Issued: 8 am 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's 38 Line sea temperature is
21.0° C

1.7°C warmer than 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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NE swell with 93 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Jun 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (KST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 24th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 24th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 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 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
9
0.8
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.4
SE
5
0.4
NE
7
0.5
ESE
5
0.6
E
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
SE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
93
44
24
28
8
14
15
18
34
34
28
8
3
3
23
19
18
8
23
18
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
ESE
5
SSW
10
E
15
ESE
5
SW
5
N
10
N
10
WSW
5
SE
15
SE
10
SW
5
NE
5
ENE
5
N
10
N
10
NNE
5
NW
5
N
10
E
5
S
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
10:17AM0.25m
10:49PM0.19m
10:48AM0.26m
00:47AM0.19m
11:19AM0.28m
2:15AM0.21m
11:52AM0.29m
3:12AM0.22m
12:26PM0.30m
3:52AM0.23m
1:03PM0.31m
4:29AM0.24m
1:41PM0.32m
Low Tide
5:12PM0.13m
4:09AM0.15m
6:14PM0.11m
4:51AM0.17m
7:02PM0.09m
5:37AM0.19m
7:43PM0.07m
6:22AM0.21m
8:20PM0.06m
7:04AM0.22m
8:57PM0.05m
7:42AM0.22m
9:33PM0.04m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:01
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:03
<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
 mm
1
Temp °C
18
19
17
19
20
18
19
20
18
21
21
22
22
21
21
21
21
21
20
21
21
Feels °C
19
18
17
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
20
22
23
23
23
22
23
24
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
9
0.8
NE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
E
7
0.3
NE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.5
SE
5
0.5
ESE
5
0.6
E
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.8
SE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
6
Energy kJ
211
93
44
24
7
7
14
15
18
34
34
25
8
3
3
23
19
18
8
23
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
N
4
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NE
9
Energy kJ
33
76
34
16
16
6
11
6
6
1
18
13
6
1
1
2
1
11
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
6
0.1
E
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
7
1
2
2
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
3
0.9
SSE
4
0.3
SE
3
Energy kJ
28
8
2
28
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
16
513
0
513
513
668
705
569
569
319
569
0
569
569
569
569
708
649
668
707
569
Best forecast wave conditions in South Korea
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Korea
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
9
8
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
7
9
6
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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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