What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Gwangalli Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Gwangalli Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Gwangalli Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Gwangalli Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Gwangalli Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Busan, South KoreaAsia/Seoul

Ocean View Index

69Good

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:36 – 08:39

Local time

07:59

Gwangalli Beach in Busan, an urban shore famous for dazzling night views of the Gwangan Bridge.

Highlights

Beach framed end-to-end by the illuminated Gwangan Bridge.
Famous for its nightly bridge light show reflected across the bay.
Calm water and a relaxed cafe scene, popular for evening strolls.

Tip: Stay after dark — the bridge illumination is the whole reason to pick Gwangalli.

Live Webcams

Verified Official Stream

Real-time views of the beach, streamed by local operators on YouTube.

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Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 22:34

Reference time: local noon · 12:07 (Asia/Seoul)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
64.9
Clarity
Turbid · NTU
59.4
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
83.1
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
37.4
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Rain

21°17°

3.9 m/s

12.5mm

SatOct 24

Heavy Rain

21°19°

4.8 m/s

161.1mm

SunOct 25

Rain

21°20°

7.1 m/s

40.0mm

MonOct 26

Fog

21°13°

4.0 m/s

TueOct 27

Overcast

19°5°

3.5 m/s

WedOct 28

Overcast

16°8°

1.3 m/s

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

17°12°

1.4 m/s

0.3mm

Visibility: 14 km·Cloud: 84%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Wed: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent53FairView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Gwangalli Beach.

3.9 km away

Haeundae Beach

Busan, South Korea

140 km away

Yeosu Coast

South Jeolla, South Korea

207 km away

Momochi Seaside Park

Fukuoka, Japan

276 km away

Nagasaki Bay

Nagasaki, Japan

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Gwangalli Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Gwangalli Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Gwangalli Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Gwangalli Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 35.1531°, 129.1186°
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Region & Country: Busan, South Korea

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS