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38 Line Surf Forecast
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38 Line surfForecast / South Korea / South Korea
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 KST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 38 Line this week:
The surf forecast for 38 Line over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 38 Line in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (KST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 38 Line over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 42 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 31 | 93 | 83 | 36 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 40 | 64 | 362 | 194 | 90 | 45 | 59 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | off | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:40AM 0.24 | 4:04PM 0.30 | 6:33AM 0.23 | 4:29PM 0.30 | 7:42AM 0.22 | 4:58PM 0.30 | 5:35PM 0.30 | 6:29PM 0.29 | 7:48PM 0.28 | 1:08PM 0.23 | 9:21PM 0.27 | 12:59PM 0.23 | 10:53PM 0.27 | 1:11PM 0.24 | 12:13AM 0.27 | 1:29PM 0.25 | 1:25AM 0.27 | 1:51PM 0.27 | 2:33AM 0.27 | 2:17PM 0.29 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:53PM 0.06 | 10:09AM 0.19 | 11:32PM 0.07 | 10:21AM 0.20 | 12:15AM 0.08 | 10:25AM 0.21 | 1:07AM 0.08 | 2:11AM 0.09 | 3:25AM 0.08 | 4:35AM 0.07 | 3:51PM 0.22 | 5:34AM 0.06 | 5:26PM 0.19 | 6:23AM 0.06 | 6:28PM 0.15 | 7:07AM 0.07 | 7:22PM 0.11 | 7:47AM 0.09 | 8:13PM 0.06 | 8:24AM 0.11 | ||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:10 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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