38 Line Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.00° N 128.73° E

38 Line Sea Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Issued: 8 am 10 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's 38 Line sea temperature is
16.1°C
0.5° 

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 16.1 °C

(Slightly warmer than usual (0.5° above average))

Mean: 15.6 °C
Range: 13.4 °C to 17.9 °C
Statistics for 10 Nov (1981–2005)
  • neoprene gloves for warmth, grip, and protection in cold temperatures
  • wetsuit boots for warmth, grip, and protection in cold temperatures

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, neoprene gloves and boots.

The water temperature (16 °C) at 38 Line is quite cool. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a good sealed spring wetsuit. Some surfers would prefer to wear gloves and boots too. Effective windchill factor of (10 °C) will make the air and water feel about the same temperature.

South Korea Sea Water Temperature

Map of current South Korea
Surface Water Temperatures

(based on measurements from oceanographic satellites)
South Korea Water Temperature Anomaly

Map of current South Korea
Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

(compared with long term averages
at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for 38 Line. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

38 Line Water Temperature Graph

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at 38 Line can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at 38 Line. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

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